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the States parties, international organizations and the specialized agencies
concerned in achieving progressively and effectively the full realization of
the rights recognized in the Covenant. Whenever necessary, the Committee may,
in the light of the experience of States parties and of the conclusions drawn
therefrom, revise and update its general comments.
51.
The Committee has so far adopted the following general comments:
General Comment No. 1 (1989) on reporting by States parties; General
Comment No. 2 (1990) on international technical assistance measures;
General Comment No. 3 (1990) on the nature of States parties’ obligations;
General Comment No. 4 (1991) on the right to adequate housing; General Comment
No. 5 (1994) on the rights of persons with disabilities; and General Comment
No. 6 (1995) on the economic, social and cultural rights of older persons.