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HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA
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Author(s):
MANOJ KUMAR
Vol - 5, Issue- 4 ,
Page(s) : 146 - 155
(2014 )
DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH
Abstract
The expression “Human Rights” exemplifies that those rights without which we cannot live as human beings. We inherent those rights from our nature means nature has adorned us with those rights. Human rights are essential for development of individuals’ personality, human virtues, intelligence, talent and conscience that give a sense of satisfaction for their spiritual and other higher needs. Human rights are equally given to all members of the human family. They should be protected in case if a man fails to comply. The main focus of the present article is to know human rights situation in African continent.
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