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Rights and Needs
Do you know the difference between a right and a need? Click on the boxes below to find out.
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A right is an entitlement – it entails a legal obligation by government and other duty bearers for its provision and protection and can be enforced.
A need is a desire that can be very legitimate but it cannot be enforced by law and entails no obligation by government or others for its provision or protection.