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The Right to Adequate Nutrition for Children in Times of Economic Crisis: State Obligations and International Support
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Mohammad Mehdi Seyednasseri *    |
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Abstract: (105 Views) |
Background and Aim: The right to adequate and nutritious food constitutes a fundamental pillar of the international human rights system, particularly in relation to the rights of the child and is deeply interconnected with the rights to life, health and human dignity. Economic crises, arising from sanctions, recessions, inflation, or administrative inefficiencies, disproportionately threaten the food security of children. This study aims to examine the obligations of states and the role of international mechanisms in safeguarding children’s right to adequate nutrition during periods of economic crisis. Within the framework of international human rights law, what obligations and mechanisms do states and international institutions bear to ensure the realization of children’s right to adequate nutrition in times of economic crisis?.
Methods: The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach, based on a comparative review of international legal instruments, human rights jurisprudence and doctrinal scholarship.
Ethical Considerations: In all stages of writing the present research, the ethical aspects of library-based study Including the originality of the texts, honesty and trustworthiness have been observed.
Results: The findings indicate that states hold three core obligations toward children: to respect, to protect and to fulfill the right to adequate nutrition. During economic crises, these obligations intensify, requiring positive measures such as the design of supportive policies, reinforcement of school feeding programs and the establishment of social support networks. Moreover, international institutions are obligated to play an active role through multilateral cooperation, emergency financing and independent monitoring mechanisms.
Conclusion: Ensuring children’s right to adequate nutrition during economic crises is not merely an ethical duty but a legally binding obligation under international human rights law. Its realization necessitates a reassessment of national economic policies based on food justice and the social responsibility of states. |
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| Keywords: Right to Food, Children’s Rights, Economic Crisis, State Obligations, International Human Rights Law |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2025/07/27 | Accepted: 2025/09/15 | Published: 2025/11/5
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