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WEEK 3
CLASS: SS1
TOPIC: HUMAN RIGHTS
CONTENT: Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Government in UDHR.
SUB-TOPIC: ROLES OF GOVERNMENT IN UDHR.
Roles of Government in Promoting Human Rights:
- Government should Enact Laws that will protect and ensure that Human Rights and Freedom of Individuals are maintained.
- Government should Establish Agencies such as NAPTIP, National Human Rights Commission and Legal Aid Council.
- Government should Respect the Rule of Law especially in having regard for Court Order regarding the Rights of the people.
- Government should have regard for the independence of the Judiciary so as not to interfere with the judicial process.
- Government should ensure that freedom of the Press is guaranteed.
EVALUATION:
- Highlight six roles the government can play in the promotion of fundamental Human Rights.
- Mention 2 agencies the government established and 2 Human Rights Organizations defending the rights of the people.
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