Introduction Law is the set of rules that govern the interaction of people in society. The law can be objective (a prerogative for all) or subjective (a prerogative for a specific person or group) and its effectiveness and efficiency are guaranteed by the jurisdictions that are responsible for sanctioning its
EMAIL US AT
hello@rightforeducation.org
Tagged as: right
MENSTRUATION AS AN EQUAL RIGHT
Introduction Menstruation is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus via the vagina. Menstruation is also known as menses, menstrual period, menstrual cycle or period. A typical cycle lasts between 24 to 38 days. This stage begins at 11 – 14 years
EFFECTS OF THE GAP BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE AND ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION
Education is one of the basic requirements of life. Once it is effectively carried out, it equips individuals to become responsible and valuable members of society. They become more aware of themselves while understanding her environment. Due to the importance of education at the individual and the communal level, the
THE RIGHT TO AVOID HARASSMENT
Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that ‘No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation.’ This means that all people have the right to avoid being harassed or defamed without clear
Aminetou Mint Moctar: The Woman Campaigning to End Gavage
is head of Association des Femmes Chefs de Famille (Association of Women Heads of Household). This is a women’s rights charity in Nouakchott, the Capital of Mauritania. Her organisation is campaigning to criminalise a tradition thought to affect 75% of Mauritanian girls as young as five in rural areas, and
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature. This can be a whole range of behaviours – it may be sexual comments or jokes, sending or displaying pictures or videos of a sexual nature, or physical contact that is not wanted. People can be sexually harassed by strangers or
What does it Mean to be a Citizen?
Governments are given the power in each country to decide who becomes a citizen. A person becomes a legal citizen when they are added to the national registry (or list) of citizens. A passport or birth certificate can be proof of citizenship, but many people worldwide do not own either
Is Internet Access A Human Right?
(Listen to this article on the Sky Alpha Breakfast Show) WHY IS INTERNET ACCESS IMPORTANT? Access to the internet is crucial today. Access to Wi-Fi networks and to a mobile internet connection aids education, business and information sharing nationally and globally. In today’s world, it is almost essential to be
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