4: Universality v Religion

Question 1

Examples of universality:

Answer 1

Both CEDAW and the CRC reflect values that should be applied globally and without restriction

Question 2

Universality:

Answer 2

Refers to the global application of human rights

Question 3

Universality notion:

Answer 3

Demands that all human rights outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights should be made available to people regardless or gender, race and religion

Question 4

America is pro-universality, with Obama reaffirming America’s commitment to universal rights by stating:

Answer 4

“we align ourselves with men and women around the world who struggle for the right to speak with their mind”

Question 5

Religion v Universality:

Answer 5

Traditional religious customs often contradict the universal notion of human rights.

Question 6

Religion v Universality Debate:

Answer 6

Can abuses of human rights be justified under the veil of religious tradition?

Question 7

University Professor Jack Snyder:

Answer 7

“The international human rights movement has for the most part failed to penetrate the consciousness of societies where the worst abuses occur”

Question 8

Supreme Court in the Phillipines:

Answer 8

2014 - Upheld a law that allows schools to teach sex education, however the Catholic Church has fought hard to scrap the law.

Question 9

In Afghanistan:

Answer 9

2011 - Woman stoned to death for committing adultery