WAEC Civic Education 2021 Theory question 102

Theory question 102

Human Rights

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Summarize the seven core freedoms as established in the Charter of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
(b) In what four ways can individuals and groups contribute to the upholding of the vision and mission of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

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Model answer

(a) Any seven:
Right to life, liberty and security of person.
Freedom from slavery and servitude.
Freedom from torture and degrading treatment.
Equality before the law / freedom from discrimination.
Freedom of movement and residence.
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
Freedom of opinion and expression.
Freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
Right to fair trial.
(b) Any four:
Knowing and respecting the rights of others.
Reporting human rights abuses.
Forming or joining human rights groups.
Educating others about the UDHR.
Giving legal or financial help to victims.
Taking part in politics to elect leaders who respect rights.

Explanation

Seven freedoms, four contributions.