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The elaboration and adoption of the Optional Protocol is the culmination of five
years of negotiations and the final agreed text is the result of co-operation,
consensus and concession by all.
Amnesty International has commended the Chair of the Working Group and
thanked the overwhelming majority of UN member states for their support for
this instrument.
Many people around the world suffer violations of their rights, including rights to
adequate housing, food, water and sanitation, health, education and decent
work, but are denied the ability and power to hold those responsible to account.
People living in poverty and other marginalised groups in particular face
difficulties accessing justice.
Amnesty International has called on all states to ensure that this historic step
towards the enforcement of economic, social and cultural rights is translated
into reality for all those whose rights have been violated. Amnesty International
is urging all states to become parties of the Optional Protocol when it opens for
ratification in 2009 and to ensure that it comes into force as soon as possible.
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