Protection of human rights and the rule of law I

Civic education JSS2 Second Term

Sub-theme: Government

Week 7

Protection of human rights and the rule of law I

Performance objectives

The student should be able to:

1. Define human rights

2. Explain how individuals and groups can assist in protecting human rights and the rules of law.

Content

Definition of human rights

Human rights are fundamental rights that are essential for human existence and which every citizen is entitled to in full without gender, race, political or religious barriers.

Ways of protecting human rights

1. Representation: An accused person can be represented in a court of law by his lawyers.

2. Media coverage: Cases of human right violations could be taken care of through protest matches and…