Responsibility of government in the universal declaration of human rights

Civic Education SS1 Second Term

Week 12

Responsibility of government in the universal declaration of human rights

Performance objectives

The student should be able to:

1. Explain the roles of government in universal declarations of human rights

Content

Roles of Government in the UDHR

1. Protection of individual rights: Enact laws that will protect and ensure that human rights and freedom of individuals are maintained.

2. Establishment of Agencies: Government plays another good role in the UDHR by establishing and funding agencies such as (the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Legal Aid Council. 3. Press Freedom: Government is expected to ensure that freedom of the press is guaranteed.

4. Conduct investigations…