Question

Revolutions have the power to change societies. Justify the statement by giving 3 reasons with brief explanation.

Answer 1

Answer:

For the purpose of promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, at the national and international levels:

a) To meet or assemble peacefully;

b) To form, join and participate in non-governmental organizations, associations or groups;

c) To communicate with non-governmental or intergovernmental organizations.

Explanation:

Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others:

a) To know, seek, obtain, receive and hold information about all human rights and fundamental freedoms, including having access to information as to how those rights and freedoms are given effect in domestic legislative, judicial or administrative systems;

b) As provided for in human rights and other applicable international instruments, freely to publish, impart or disseminate to others views, information and knowledge on all human rights and fundamental freedoms;

c) To study, discuss, form and hold opinions on the observance, both in law and in practice, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms and, through these and other appropriate means, to draw public attention to those matters.