Human Rights in Africa

Human Rights in Africa
ISBN-10
1422288870
ISBN-13
9781422288870
Series
Human Rights in Africa
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
112
Language
English
Published
2014-09-29
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Author
Brian Baughan

Description

Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and privileges to which every individual is entitled. Most people agree that basic rights include the liberty to practice a particular religion, express a political view, or associate with a certain group of people without prejudice, discrimination, or exploitation. Unfortunately, as international organizations like Freedom House have noted, human rights are routinely violated or ignored in many African countries. This book discusses the history behind the as-yet-unfinished struggle to secure fundamental rights and freedoms for all Africans. It also explains the roles that can be played by organizations like the United Nations and the African Union, NGOs such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, and national governments in advancing the cause of human rights.

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