4a. Global governance of human rights has consequences for citizens and places

Question 1

What is the desired effect of global governance of human rights?

Answer 1

Positive, long-term, sustainable social and economic development for all nations

Question 2

How can short-term effects of global governance be categorised:

Answer 2

Benefits of intervention v negative impacts of military intervention

Question 3

Short term - what are the benefits of intervention:

Answer 3

• Medical assistance and provision of medicines EG Medecins sans frontieres
• Provision of shelter, sanitation, food and water EG Oxfam
• Military protection preventing further casualties EG UN peacekeeping operations

Question 4

Short term – what are the negative impacts of military intervention:

Answer 4

• Damage to property and infrastructure
• Population displacement
• Further disrespect for human rights
• Civilian casualties
• Disruption of educaton
• Prolonged conflict
• Aid can undermine local economy

Question 5

Long term – what are the positive impacts on development:

Answer 5

• Improvement in life expectancy and health eg MMR and IMR
• Equality in education
• Improved transport systems
• Development of infrastructure networks
• Acceptance of societal norms
• Freedom from abuse of women and children
• Democratic elections
• Strengthened judicial systems
• Employment opportunities
• Development of local agriculture