2024 International Human Rights Day Dec 10: An lnternational Crusader for the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens, Dr Oluedo Eric, has called on the United Nations and other bodies, to pay equal attention to the Rights of Citizens as well as the Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens for a better Society. He praised the African Union (former OAU) for entrenching the Duties and Responsibilities of the Child in the 1999 African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, OAU Doc. CAB/LEG/24.9/49 (1990), entered into force Nov. 29, 1999.
Article 31 of the Charter clearly provided for the Responsibilities of the Child as: Every child shall have responsibilities towards his family and society, the State and other legally recognized communities and the international community. The child, subject to his age and ability, and such limitations as may be contained in the present Charter. Shall have the duty;
(a) to work for the cohesion of the family, to respect his parents, superiors and elders at all times and to assist them in case of need;
(b) to serve his national community by placing his physical and intellectual abilities at its service;
(c) to preserve and strengthen social and national solidarity;
(d) to preserve and strengthen African cultural values in his relations with other members of the society, in the spirit of tolerance, dialogue and consultation and to contribute to the moral well-being of society;
(e) to preserve and strengthen the independence and the integrity of his country;
(f) to contribute to the best of his abilities, at all times and at all levels, to the promotion and achievement of African Unity.
Speaking on the 2024 Theme: “Our rights, our future, right now.” Dr Oluedo who is also an International Mediator and Arbitrator, adviced Citizens to aggressively pursue their Rights and equally live up to their Responsibilities. Human rights have a preventative role. By defending human rights we can prevent harm before it happens. By having a common set of values and principles that apply universally, human rights help to avoid violations, conflicts and abuses before they happen. Human rights bind us together. Human rights have a protective role. The laws and framework of human rights protect against abuses, violations and other harms, ensuring everyone can live in dignity and respect. Human rights are not merely abstract ideas. By protecting our rights, we protect our future. Right now. Human rights have a transformative role Human rights are a powerful force for good. Upholding human rights is not only about addressing present injustices, it is about driving significant social change by reshaping unjust societies and empowering marginalized groups. By advancing human rights, we create a fairer world.
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