[…] positive rights are rights that oblige […] action […].

(“Negative and Positive Rights” 2022)

Also see Negative rights.

Examples

  • Right to counsel
  • Right to unemployment benefits

Bibliography

“Negative and Positive Rights.” 2022. Wikipedia, July. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Negative_and_positive_rights&oldid=1098829849.