Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality.
Kila mtu, kama raia, anayo haki ya kutunzwa na anastahili kupata hali zinazotokana na uchumi, starehe na utamaduni-ambazo ni za lazima kwa hali bora na maendeleo ya nafsi yake- kwa njia ya juhudi ya taifa na ushirikiano kati ya mataifa na kwa mujibu wa utaratibu na utajiri wa kila nchi.