SS1 Third Term Civic Education Lesson Note – Human Rights II

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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:

1. Government should Enact Laws that will protect and ensure that Human Rights and Freedom of Individuals are maintained.
2. Government should Establish Agencies such as NAPTIP, National Human Rights Commission and Legal Aid Council.
3. Government should Respect the Rule of Law especially in having regard for Court Order regarding the Rights of the people.
4. Government should have regard for the independence of the Judiciary so as not to interfere with the judicial process.
5. Government should ensure that freedom of the Press is guaranteed.

EVALUATION:

1. Highlight six roles the government can play in the promotion of fundamental Human Rights.
2. Mention 2 agencies the government established and 2 Human Rights Organizations defending the rights of the people.

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