Right to an adequate standard of living
A dignified life requires access to food, clothing and adequate housing.
What does this right mean?
A dignified life requires access to food, clothing and adequate housing. The state must take steps against hunger and severe deprivation.
Why does it matter?
The state must take steps against hunger and severe deprivation.
Everyday examples
A family facing eviction seeks procedural safeguards and available social support.
Legal basis
Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 25. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights — provisions 11. Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 69 (related social assistance).
Serbia framework
Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 69 (related social assistance).
The Covenant provides for progressive realisation with available resources. This is not an unconditional promise of free housing; Constitution Article 69 concerns social assistance, while Covenant Article 11 is broader.
Checked 22 October 2026.
International framework
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 25.
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights — provisions 11.
The Declaration is a common international standard; the Covenants, Convention and Constitution have different protection mechanisms.
Checked 22 October 2026.