Human Rights In Namibia
Human rights in Namibia are currently recognised and protected by the Constitution of Namibia, Namibian constitution formed in 1990 by a 72-seat assembly. The assembly consisted of differing political parties. After a draft, the constitution was agreed upon by all members of the seven political parties involved. 21 March 1990 marks the first day Namibia operated under the Constitution and also marks the recognition of Namibia as an independent nation. Chapter 3 of the constitution entitled Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms, also referred to as the Bill of Rights, outlines the human rights of all Namibian citizens. Overview of the Bill of Rights The third chapter in the constitution recognises several human rights. Article 5, the first in the chapter, stipulates that all rights outlined by the constitution must be observed by all facets of the Politics of Namibia, Namibian government. The following articles in the chapter, 6-25, state these rights and are outlined below. The ...
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