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CESR stands for "Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights," a body of independent experts established by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) to monitor the implementation of the Covenant by its State parties. The CESR is one of the ten human rights treaty bodies that oversee the implementation of the core international human rights treaties. Composed of 18 members who are elected by the States parties to the ICESCR, the CESR reviews periodic reports submitted by States parties on their compliance with the Covenant and issues concluding observations and recommendations to address shortcomings and promote the realization of economic, social, and cultural rights. Additionally, the CESR may engage in thematic discussions, issue general comments and guidelines, and conduct inquiries into grave or systematic violations of economic, social, and cultural rights by States parties. Through its monitoring and advocacy efforts, the CESR plays a crucial role in promoting awareness, accountability, and respect for economic, social, and cultural rights globally, advancing the progressive realization of these rights as integral components of human dignity, social justice, and sustainable development.