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 recognizes and.... View More

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