31 Aug PHILIPPINES: Department of Education Official Advocates Human Rights Education
Speaking at a conference on child protection, Josephine Maribojoc, Department of Education Assistant Secretary commented on the importance of teaching basic human rights. According to The Rappler, Maribojoc said, “a broader understanding of education is needed to ensure the rights of children are always protected.” She added a “holistic approach includes focus on teaching children the universality of human rights.”
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