Ch 3 The Nature of Human Rights

Question 1

On what foundation is international human rights law based on?

Answer 1

The inherent dignity of all humans.

Question 2

What do International human rights law provisions reflect?

Answer 2

An agreed standard based on shared cultural values.

Question 3

Why is the philosophical rationale for human rights important?

Answer 3

So as to justify the evolution of standards

Question 4

Are Asian values genuinely shared across all of Asia?

Answer 4

No. Thy are a reflection of certain values found in parts of Asia.

Question 5

In what way was the 1993 Vienna Conference important?

Answer 5

1. It sought to challenge some of the assumptions upon which the human rights edifice was based.
2. It became a venue for frustrations with international human rights law to be aired.
3. It emphasised the interrelationship and indivisibility of all rights.

Question 6

Are human rights universal?

Answer 6

Human rights as principles can be found In most cultures, religions and traditions
Almost all cultures, religions and traditions can identify human dignity as a fundamental precept.