The right to social protection is one of the basic human rights and is one of the most important mechanisms when it comes to poverty reduction strategies. Social protection has not been part of the general discussion regarding the UNCRPD up to now although the convention does address this right. The interpretation of this norm raises complex legal questions and due to a far-reaching development of the right, the exact content is not clear. Nevertheless it is the obligation of the States Parties to implement mechanisms which guarantee an effective realization of this right.
