What type of rights does the ICESCR covenant focus on?

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) specifically focuses on economic, social, and cultural rights, making it a pivotal document in the international human rights framework. These rights encompass a wide range of essential aspects of human existence, including the right to work, the right to education, the right to health, and the right to an adequate standard of living.

By emphasizing economic, social, and cultural rights, the ICESCR aims to ensure that individuals are not only free from oppression but also able to participate fully in their societies through access to necessary resources and opportunities. This contrasts with civil and political rights, which are more about ensuring liberty from wrongful interference by the state, such as the right to free speech or assembly. The ICESCR focuses on providing the means for people to achieve their full potential in a dignified manner, highlighting the importance of social equity and the role of the state in facilitating these rights.

While gender equality rights and the rights of migrant workers are crucial areas within human rights, they fall under broader international human rights discussions and treaties. The ICESCR explicitly encompasses socioeconomic factors that impact these groups but does not specifically target them alone. Thus, the central emphasis of the ICESCR on economic, social