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The Committee makes recommendations on any issue affecting economic, social and cultural rights, to which it believes the States parties should devote more attention.

As of September 2025, the Committee has adopted 27 general comments. The full list of final general comments is available in the database, with supporting documents and submissions below.

YearGeneral CommentTopic
2025General comment No. 27Environmental dimension of sustainable development
2022General comment No. 26Land and economic, social and cultural rights
2020General comment No. 25Science and economic, social and cultural rights
2017General comment No. 24Business activities
2016General comment No. 23Just and favourable conditions of work
2010General comment No. 22Right to sexual and reproductive health