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Article 22 - Right to adequate social security.
'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 his dignity and the free development of his personality '
This is a persons right to social security in the country they live in – this protects your dignity and development - meaning the right to medicine, education, affordable housing, childcare and enough money to live if you are unable to work due to age or illness.
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