The South African Civil Society Information Service

The Right to Social Security
27 Aug 2008

Article 22 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says: "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 clip produced by Youth for Human Rights explains the right to social security clarifying what the right means, how it works and who it is targeted at.

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You can find this page online at http://sacsis.org.za/site/article/53.19.