1a 1b global variation in human rights norms and violations and factors causing this Flashcards
Human rights definition
A framework of ideas that show the rights inherent to all human beings without discrimination
Norms definition
rules or expectations of behavior and thoughts based on shared beliefs within a specific cultural or social group.
Intervention definition
when a third party involves itself to actively prevent the violations of human rights and persecution of people in another country
Geopolitics
Politics, especially international relations, which is influenced by physical factors
Child rights based approach: the 7 principles
Dignity
Participation (giving a voice to those subjected to human rights abuses)
Life, survival and development
Non discrimination
Transparency and accountability
Best interests
Independence and indivisibility
Declaration definition
Agreements which are often accepted but not legally binding
Convention definition
An agreement between different states where the outcome is legally binding and part of international law
Singing a treaty definition
Singing shows an intent by a state to comply with the agreement
Ratify a treaty
When a state consents to being legacy bound to that treaty and creates legislation to enforce these laws
Infant mortality
The annual number of deaths of infants under the age of 1 per 1000 live births
Infant mortality in 2020
Somalia 94.8
Niger 81.1
Norway 2.5
Japan 2.0