Human Rights Abuses, Justice and Peace within Developing Democracies: An Introspective Reflection

Elias Nankap Lamle and Felix Ogbewe Aigbovbioisa
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Elias Nankap Lamle: Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
Felix Ogbewe Aigbovbioisa: Peace and Development Studies Programme, Salem University, Lokoja, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2020, vol. 4, issue 6, 499-506

Abstract: This paper examines Human Rights, Justice and Peace. Human Rights are fundamental, inherent and intrinsic to all human beings in as much as they are human, irrespective of nationality, gender, ethnicity, origin, colour or any other ascribed status. These rights can be protected in a functional democratic setting that anchors its foundation in the rule of law. Sadly, in most developing democracies, the reverse seems to be the case as human rights are not often respected as they ought to be. Extra-judicial killings, unlawful detentions, and other series of human rights abuses are still prevalent in developing democracies. This paper therefore, undertakes the following: conceptual understanding of human rights, justice and peace; human rights and social justice issues in Cameroon, Egypt and Nigeria; as well as highlighting the nexus among human rights, justice and peace as potential guarantors of social stability in human society. To this end, the paper ends with a conclusion with profound recommendations made. Secondary sources were mainly used for the purpose of this paper.

Date: 2020
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