By Henry Ojelu & Onozure Dania
On December 10 every year, nations across the world celebrate the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted and proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly in 1948. It is the first human rights instrument in the world and lays the foundation of human rights standards for subsequent human rights instruments.
Adopted 70 years ago, the declaration stipulates universal values and a shared standard of achievement for everyone in every country.
While the declaration is not a binding document, it inspired over 60 human rights instruments that today make a common standard of human rights.
The document is a reinforcement of people’s inalienable rights and freedoms including a right to education, decent living, health care and a right to live free from any form of discrimination among others.
Nigeria is among the nations that subscribed to the document.
The 1999 Constitution…
