3. Global Governance (Human Rights)

Question 1

International Law

Answer 1

Law that governs states and other international actors.

Question 2

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Answer 2

Principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

Question 3

International Criminal Court (ICC)

Answer 3

Organisation that prosecutes individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Question 4

International Tribunals

Answer 4

Organisations set up to prosecute individuals in specific states for the crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Question 5

Human Rights

Answer 5

Rights that people are entitled to by virtue of being human.

Question 6

Universal Human Rights

Answer 6

Rights that apply to people of all societies regardless of cultural or other differences.

Question 7

Humanitarian Intervention

Answer 7

Military intervention carried out in pursuit of humanitarian rather than other objectives.