General Comment No. 2

General Comment No. 2 explains that governments have a legal obligation to respect, protect, and fulfill the right to education for all individuals. This means they should not interfere with access to education, actively prevent discrimination or barriers, and take steps to make education available and accessible—especially for vulnerable groups. The comment clarifies that the right to education is ongoing and requires governments to regularly review and improve their policies and resources to ensure everyone can fully exercise this right, advancing equality and human dignity over time.