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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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Further Learning

Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document in the history of human rights and international relations

Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Amnesty International
Overview of the UDHR by Amnesty International, an international NGO supporting human rights

30 Articles on the 30 Articles – Article 22: Right to Social Security
Explanatory articles on each right contained in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights