State Positive Obligations In Ensuring The Socio-Economic Rights Of Women And Youth: Between Normative Commitments And Structural Realities

Abstract

This article critically examines the doctrine of positive obligations in international human rights law in relation to the socio-economic rights of women and youth. It argues that while the normative framework imposes clear duties on states to act, the effectiveness of these obligations depends on their translation into coherent policies addressing structural inequality. By combining doctrinal analysis with policy-oriented insights, including the Address of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the article demonstrates that positive obligations serve as a bridge between legal commitments and socioeconomic transformation, yet remain constrained by issues of indeterminacy, resource allocation, and institutional capacity