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Human rights are inherent to all humans regardless of attributes and include rights such as life, liberty, and freedom from torture. Human rights education is essential to promote awareness of rights and responsibilities and challenge violations. Cyrus the Great established some early forms of human rights in 539 BC, including freeing slaves and establishing religious freedom. Human rights are commonly classified into civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, and include important rights like the right to life, education, equality, and privacy. Social justice involves the equitable distribution of wealth and equality of opportunity. People's participation in social issues is important and can take various forms from individual volunteering to advocacy, but faces challenges like limited resources and socioeconomic disparities.

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Human rights are inherent to all humans regardless of attributes and include rights such as life, liberty, and freedom from torture. Human rights education is essential to promote awareness of rights and responsibilities and challenge violations. Cyrus the Great established some early forms of human rights in 539 BC, including freeing slaves and establishing religious freedom. Human rights are commonly classified into civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, and include important rights like the right to life, education, equality, and privacy. Social justice involves the equitable distribution of wealth and equality of opportunity. People's participation in social issues is important and can take various forms from individual volunteering to advocacy, but faces challenges like limited resources and socioeconomic disparities.

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Human rights- are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity,

language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from
slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many
more.
Why we need to study human rights?
Human rights education is essential because it helps to ensure that everyone is aware of their rights
and responsibilities. It also helps to create a culture of respect for human rights and to promote the
values of equality and nondiscrimination. Human rights education also helps us to challenge
violations of these rights.
Brief history of human rights
Cyrus the Great, the first king of Persia, freed the slaves of Babylon, 539 B.C and declared that all
people had the right to choose their own religion, and established racial equality.
The Cyrus Cylinder is a document issued by Cyrus the Great, consisting of a cylinder of clay
inscribed in Akkadian cuneiform script.
CLASSIFICATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
CIVIL RIGHTS- The right to life, liberty and security of the person, and which offer protection from
physical violence against the person, torture and inhuman treatment, arbitrary arrest, detention, exile,
slavery and servitude, inference with ones privacy and right of ownership, restriction of one’s freedom
of movement, and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
POLITICAL RIGHTS- They include freedom of expression, freedom of association and assembly,
the right to take part in the government of one’s country, and the right to vote and stand for election at
genuine periodic elections held by secret ballot.
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RIGHTS- These rights provide the conditions necessary for prosperity
and wellbeing.
CULTURAL RIGHTS- Includes the right to participate freely in the cultural life of the community,
to share in scientific, literary or artistic production of which one is the author.
RIGHT TO LIFE- Every individual has the right to life and security of person, meaning they should
be protected from violence, torture, and unlawful killings.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION- People have the right to express their thoughts, opinions, and ideas
freely, without censorship or fear of punishment.
RIGHT TO EDUCATION- Everyone has the right to access education, which should be available,
accessible, and of good quality.
RIGHT TO EQUALITY- Every person is entitled to equal treatment and protection under the law,
regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.
RIGHT TO FAIR TRIAL- Everyone has the right to a fair and impartial trial, with the presumption
of innocence until proven guilty.
RIGHT TO PRIVACY- Individuals have the right to privacy and protection from arbitrary
interference with their personal and private life.
SOCIAL JUSTICE- means the equitable distribution of the national wealth and income and the
equality of access to opportunities for the full development of every citizen as a human being, the
humanization of laws and the equalization of social and economic forces by the state so that justice in
its rational meaning and objective secular conception may at least be approximated.
Social justice- is the promotion of the welfare of all people. It also refers to the government's
adoption of measures designed to ensure the economic stability of all the relevant segments of society
by maintaining an appropriate economic and social equilibrium in the relationships between
community members. The Civil Rights Movement campaigned for Black Americans' rights, such as
their ability to vote, receive an equal education, and have access to the same employment
opportunities. The Women's Suffrage Movement fought to give women the right to vote.
5 MAIN PRINCIPLE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
RESOURCES
EQUITY
PARTICIPATION
DIVERSITY
HUMAN RIGHTS
EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL WORK
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY
DISABILITY INJUSTICE
ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE
BROKEN FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE FLOW
RACIAL INJUSTICE

PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION- It refers to voluntary involvement in self-determined change.


Involvement in Decision-Making
People are given the opportunity to participate in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of programs, policies, or projects that affect their well-being and community development.
Collaboration and Cooperation
Individuals and communities work together with government agencies, non-governmental
organizations, and other stakeholders to address social issues, solve problems, and achieve common
goals.
Empowerment
Participation empowers individuals by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and
resources to actively engage in efforts to improve their circumstances and advocate for their rights.
Inclusivity
Participation should be inclusive, ensuring that marginalized or vulnerable groups have equal
opportunities to voice their concerns and contribute to decision-making processes.
Transparency and Accountability
It often involves holding institutions and authorities accountable for their actions and ensuring
transparency in governance and decision-making.
LEVELS OF PEOPLES PARTICIPATION
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION- This involves individuals volunteering their time and skills for
various social causes.
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION- Communities often come together to address common issues,
such as environmental conservation or disaster response.
ADVOCACY AND POLICY ENGAGEMENT- Individuals and organizations play a crucial role in
advocating for policy changes at the national level.
FORMS OF PEOPLES PARTICIPATION
Nominal Participation
It is often used by more powerful actors to give legitimacy to development plans.
Instrumental participation
It sees community participation being used as a means towards a stated end – often the
efficient use of the skills and knowledge of community members in project implementation.
Representative Participation
It involves giving community members a voice in the decision-making and implementation
process of projects or policies that effect them.
Transformative Participation
It results in the empowerment of those involved, and as a result alters the structures and
institutions that lead to marginalization and exclusion.
CHALLENGES OF PEOPLES PARTICIPATION
Limited Resources
Many communities lack the resources and infrastructure needed to initiate and sustain social
work projects effectively.
Socioeconomic Disparities
Economic disparities can hinder participation, as individuals from marginalized backgrounds
may struggle to engage in social work due to their daily survival needs.
Lack of Awareness
Some individuals may not be aware of opportunities for participation or the potential impact
of their involvement

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