What is Media Freedom ? Media freedom is the ability for journalists to freely report on matters of public interest. Media freedom is linked to the human right of freedom of expression and to the right to access information. Being able to freely report news is an indicator of democracy
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IN CONVERSATION WITH UMENZEAKOR, NNAEMEKA KEVIN
Umenzeakor, Nnaemeka Kevin was born in Onitsha, Nigeria. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from Anambra State University (now Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University), Nigeria in 2012. He travelled to Germany for his master’s degree in European Studies and obtained it in 2020. He’s so passionate about law, public
Press freedom in Nigeria during the Coronavirus Pandemic – Marietta Kosma
It is important for the press to be free in order for a free society to exist: free press makes for a free society.
What Has The African Union Done For You? Pt II; Rights
WHICH RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED? The ‘African Charter on Human and People’s Rights’ (1981) recognises many civil and political rights, including: – The right to freedom from discrimination – The right to life – The right to freedom from slavery – The right to freedom from mistreatment – The right to
What is Religious Freedom?
Freedom of religion is a principle or idea that supports the freedom of an individual or community to follow a religion or belief through their teaching, practice, worship, and support. It also includes the freedom to change one’s religion or beliefs. For example, religious freedom means that if someone believes
Can Shackling Someone Help Solve Their Mental Health Problems? (Ghana)
In Ghana, people suffering from mental health problems have historically been sent to prayer camps as a method of treatment. In these prayer camps, they are often shackled to trees and left there. Sometimes for years on end. The year 2017, the government of Ghana pledged to enforce a ban
Human Rights: Are They Achievable?
Human rights can seem a vague concept at first. They may appear hardly achievable in practice due to the lack of clarity about their core values, origin, and enforcement. However, these points of contention can be resolved through constructive discussion. In this article, we learn that the origin of human