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In the human rights-based approach, who is the PRIMARY duty-bearer?

  1. The State
  2. The individual
  3. Non-governmental organizations
  4. The United Nations

Answer

A. The State

Solution

Individuals are rights-holders; the State is the primary duty-bearer obliged to respect, protect and fulfill rights.

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