The article discusses the challenges in ensuring social and economic human rights, focusing on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It highlights contradictions in the declaration and emphasizes the importance of fair economic growth for citizens' well-being. States have a responsibility to provide for their citizens, and international support may be conditional on fulfilling these responsibilities. Developing social legislation is crucial for realizing these rights, and involving international enterprises in poverty reduction efforts is considered. The article suggests that the international community has an obligation to prevent poverty globally.