Vandel, C. M.Isaiah, O. O.2023-02-222023-02-222011-060794-6754ui_art_vandeh_human_2011Ife Journal of Theory and Research in Education 13(1), pp. 99-106http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7951The term human rights and advocacy have been carefully defined and properly positioned in this paper. In addition, what special needs people are all about is discussed with factors that interfere with their human rights. Furthermore, the paper presented an overview of advocacy for children with special needs education. Finally, the paper highlighted the measures for promoting and safeguarding human rights, advocacy and special needs education in Nigeria.enArticle