Editing Right to work (section)

==Definition==
The [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]] states in Article 23.1:

{{quote| (1) Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment. | Universal Declaration of Human Rights | United Nations General Assembly}}

The [[International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights]] states in Part III, Article 6:<ref>{{cite web| title = International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights| publisher = Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights| year = 1966| url = http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CESCR.aspx}}</ref>

{{quote|(1) The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right to work, which includes the right of everyone to the opportunity to gain his living by work which he freely chooses or accepts, and will take appropriate steps to safeguard this right.<br/><br/>
(2) The steps to be taken by a State Party to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include technical and vocational guidance and training programmes, policies and techniques to achieve steady economic, social and cultural development and full and productive employment under conditions safeguarding fundamental political and economic freedoms to the individual. | International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | United Nations General Assembly}}

The [[African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights]] also recognises the right, emphasising conditions and pay, i.e. [[labor rights]]. Article 15, states:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.achpr.org/instruments/achpr/#a15|title=African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights|website=www.achpr.org|language=en|access-date=2018-04-09}}</ref>

{{quote|Every individual shall have the right to work under equitable and satisfactory conditions, and shall receive [[equal pay for equal work]]. | African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights | Organisation of African Unity}}