Member states have a legal obligation to respect, protect and fulfil economic, social and cultural rights and are expected to take "progressive action" towards their fulfilment.
Negara anggota memiliki kewajiban hukum untuk menghormati, melindungi dan memenuhi hak-hak ekonomi, sosial dan budaya, dan diharapkan akan mengambil langkah "secara progresif" untuk mewujudkan hak-hak tersebut.