Article 22: Right to Social Security
FULL TEXT
Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for [their] dignity and the free development of [their] personality.
Student TEXT
You have the right to social security–to have your basic needs met. You are entitled to the economic, social, and cultural rights needed to live with dignity and freely develop your personality.
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