Economic and Social Rights
Human dignity depends on fair access to essential conditions such as health, education, housing, water, work, and social protection.
Overview
Institutions should work progressively and without discrimination to make essential services available, accessible, acceptable, and of appropriate quality.
Discriminatory or arbitrary denial of an essential public service
Policies or practices that leave people without minimum protection or a fair way to seek review
Move to a safe place or seek urgent help where immediate danger exists.
Write down what happened, when, where, and who was involved, if it is safe to do so.
Keep relevant documents or evidence securely and share only what is necessary.
Describe the service involved, the decision or barrier encountered, and how it affected you or another person.
Concerned about a human-rights violation?
The Commission's complaint guidance explains what can be reported and how information should be shared safely.