( a ) The provision for the reduction of the stillbirth - rate and of infant mortality and for the healthy development of the child ; . . . "
Article , Para . : " The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to education . They agree that education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and the sense of its dignity , and shall strengthen the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms . They further agree that education shall enable all persons to participate effectively in a free society , promote understanding , tolerance and friendship among all nations and all racial , ethnic or religious groups , and further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace . "
General Comment No . , Para . : " In the Committee's view , corporal punishment is inconsistent with the fundamental guiding principle of international human rights law enshrined in the Preambles to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and both Covenants : the dignity of the individual . Other aspects of school discipline may also be inconsistent with human dignity , such as public humiliation . Nor should any form of discipline breach other rights under the Covenant , such as the right to food . A State party is required to take measures to ensure that discipline which is inconsistent with the Covenant does not occur in any public or private educational institution within its jurisdiction . The Committee welcomes initiatives taken by some States parties which actively encourage schools to introduce " positive " , non - violent approaches to school discipline . "
General Comment No . , Para . : " The provision for the reduction of the stillbirth rate and of infant mortality and for the healthy development of the child " ( art . . ( a ) ) may be understood as requiring measures to improve child and maternal health , sexual and reproductive health services , including access to family planning , pre - and post - natal care , emergency obstetric services and access to information , as well as to resources necessary to act on that information . "