1.11 Self-assessment questions

Describe the three broad categories of rights in the UN Convention and the African Charter.

Explain how each of the UN Convention and the African Charter categories are relevant to your role as a health worker.

Explain the guiding principles of the UN Convention and the African Charter and why they are important.

Provide an example of what changes you could make in your practice to ensure that:

• a.Children with disabilities are not discriminated against.
• b.Girls are treated equally with boys.