A Critical Study On The Right To Life As An Inclusive Right To Nutrition, Aligning With The SDG On Zero Hunger - A Global Perspective
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Mansi Sahu, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University
Prof. D. Dr. Lakshmi Priya Vinjamuri, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University
ABSTRACT
The right to life, enshrined as a fundamental human right, extends beyond mere survival to encompass the provision of essential conditions for dignified living, including adequate nutrition. This study critically examines the conceptual and legal foundations of the right to life as an inclusive right to nutrition, situating it within the framework of global human rights instruments and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger. Through a comparative analysis of international treaties, national constitutions, and jurisprudence, the study explores the extent to which states are obligated to ensure access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all. Emphasis is placed on the challenges faced in operationalizing this right, including socio-economic disparities, policy gaps, and systemic barriers in both developed and developing contexts. The study also assesses innovative approaches adopted worldwide, highlighting best practices in legislative reforms, social welfare programs, and public-private partnerships aimed at combating hunger and malnutrition. By bridging legal theory with practical implementation, this research underscores the imperative of recognizing nutrition as a core dimension of the right to life and positions it as a critical tool for achieving global food security.
The findings advocate for a rights-based, multi-stakeholder approach to eradicate hunger, emphasizing accountability, equity, and sustainability as central to fulfilling the vision of SDG 2.
Keywords: Right to Life, Right to Nutrition, Food Security, Zero Hunger, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Human Rights, Malnutrition, Global Perspective, Policy Implementation
