International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Article 11
The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to an adequate standard
of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the
continuous improvement of living conditions. The States Parties will take appropriate steps to ensure
the realization of this right, recognizing to this effect the essential importance of international co-
operation based on free consent.
CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION Article 34 Social security and social assistance
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3. In order to combat social exclusion and poverty, the Union recognises and respects the right to
social and housing assistance so as to ensure a decent existence for all those who lack sufficient
resources, in accordance with the rules laid down by Union law and national laws and practices.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 25
Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and
well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing
and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security
in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or
other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Article 11
CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Article 34 Social security and social assistance
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 25