Civic Education SS 1 Third Term Week 6
Topic: Agencies Responsible for Protection of Human Rights
Contents:
- The Establishment and Formation of the Agencies
- The roles of Agencies for Protection of Human Rights
Agencies Responsible for Protection of Human Rights
Some of the agencies responsible for the protection of human rights in Nigeria include:
- Constitutional Rights Project – founded in 1990 to promote rule of law in Nigeria.
- Nigerian Center for Human Rights and Development – founded in 1995 to promote democracy and enforcement of rights.
- Human Rights Monitor – founded in 1992 to promote human rights.
- Institute for Dispute Resolution – founded in 1999 to promote peaceful conflict resolution.
- Human Rights Law Services (Hurilaws) – established in 2007.
- Youths For Human Rights Protection And Transparency Initiative
The Establishment and Formation of the Agencies and the roles of Agencies for Protection of Human Rights
Centre for Advanced Social Sciences (CASS)
History
The Centre for Advanced Social Sciences (CASS) was formed in 1992 and is based in Port Harcourt. Two other branches are planned, one for East and Southern Africa, the other for francophone West and Central Africa.
Mandate
CASS is a think tank concerned with improving management and public policy in Africa.
Structure
The Centre has a Board of Trustees and is governed by an international Board of Directors.
Program
CASS’s research areas are public policy, governance and democratization, and the international system. The Centre runs seminars and training sessions.
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