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the incorporation of a right to food perspective in the international community’s
response to the world food crisis.
82.
The appointment of two new independent experts in the area of economic,
social and cultural rights — water and sanitation, and cultural rights — are also
examples of a trend aiming to devote increased attention to the clarification and
operationalization of economic, social and cultural rights that received little attention
in the past.
83.
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights has also contributed
to the further clarification of the application of the principle of non-discrimination to
economic, social and cultural rights, and of the right to participate in cultural life. In
addition, several other treaty bodies have developed substantive interpretations
involving economic, social and cultural rights.
84.
In 2009 the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
has increased and further strengthened its work in the field of economic, social and
cultural rights at the country, regional and international levels. The firm inclusion of
economic, social and cultural rights as a cross-cutting component of the six thematic
priorities and strategies of the 2010–2011 Strategic Management Plan will consolidate
this trend.
85.
The Office will continue to devote efforts to achieve an even consideration of
economic, social and cultural rights and civil and political rights. More emphasis will
be placed on the incorporation of economic, social and cultural rights in the work plan
of all field presences; capacity-building of OHCHR staff and other stakeholders about
economic, social and cultural rights and the adequate coordination of efforts with
other United Nations agencies.
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