This study is devoted to the analysis of the international legal framework for the protection of youth rights and the assessment of their effectiveness. The study examined international documents such as the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the World Youth Programme, as well as the national legislation of Uzbekistan. The methods of analysis of legal documents, comparative analysis, and bibliographical analysis were used. The results showed that international documents serve as an important basis for the protection of youth rights, but their effectiveness is limited due to the lack of mandatory enforcement mechanisms. The article emphasizes the need to expand international cooperation and develop legal education to strengthen the protection of youth rights.

youth rights, international law, human rights, UN, legal protection, Uzbek legislation, education, discrimination

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