Chenwi, Lilian2019-10-072019-10-072011Chenwi, L. (2011). 'The relevance of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for older persons in South Africa'. ESR Review, 12(1): 9 - 12http://hdl.handle.net/10566/4985The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 (UDHR) recognises that '[a]ll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights' (article 1). This equality in dignity and rights applies irrespective of age. The UDHR further states that '[a]ll are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law' (article 7).enICESCRRelevanceOlder personsSouth AfricaArticle