disabilities and refugees.236 The CESCR has emphasised that enjoyment of the right to
fundamental education is not limited by age.237 It extends to children, youths and adults,
including older persons. Fundamental education, therefore, is an integral component of adult
education and life-long learning. The CESCR considers that, because fundamental education
is a right of all age groups, curricula and delivery systems suitable for students of all ages
must be devised.
236
Equality, non-discrimination and gender parity will be discussed in more detail under terms of
reference (vi) and (vii).
237
CESCR General Comment No. 13: The right to education E/C.12/1999/10 8 December 1999 at
para 24.
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