A RIGHTS BASED APPROACH TO EDUCATION: PROMISING APPROACH FOR QUALITY EDUCATION

Abstract

Human rights education is an educational and lifelong learning process focused on promoting and upholding human rights through knowledge, skills, attitudes, and actions. Its goal is to contribute the protection of human dignity and the creation of societies that are appreciated, respected, and peaceful. In terms of pursuing education for all, it is also important to consider access to education, educational quality, and the conducive environment. To respond and adapt the challenges and issues in terms of human rights breaches, in particular, an integrated and holistic strategy must be prioritized and made the international agenda. This study aims to elaborate a rights-based approach to human rights education as one of the strategies for reducing human rights violations at schools. The strategy aims to ensure that everyone receives a high-quality education that respects and supports one's right to dignity and full development. This article also introduces a conceptual framework for a rights-based approach to education, best practices in several educational institutions across the globe and its impacts to quality education