Human rights I

Civic Education S.S.S 2 Second Term

WEEK 3

Human rights I

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Define human rights

2. List the types of human rights

Content

1. Meaning of human rights

2. Types of fundamental human rights

- right to freedom of speech

- right to family life

- right to freedom of movement

- right to vote and be voted for etc.

Meaning of Human Rights

Human rights means certain privileges enjoyed by every citizen in a country irrespective of gender, tribe or creed. A country's constitution normally contains the privileges (rights) of the citizens. Human rights are natural, civil, political and legal. These rights are indisputable and well protected as long as the state…