Democracy And Human Rights Flashcards
What do you have to do to accept honour and diversity
Take pride in your own and other’s cultures
Agree that we differ from each other
Respect other’s opinions, even if you disagree with them
Be willing to learn about the differences that define people
What does it mean to discriminate
To treat people unfairly and differently and violate human rights
Types of discrimination
Fair - discrimination to make up for the inequalities of the past
Unfair - goes against the constitution
The major Organisations which are designed to protect the rights of people
The South African Human Rights Commission
The Commission for Gender Equity
The Public Protector
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities
ACRWC
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
AU
African Unity /Union
CRC
United’s Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child
Abuse faced by children in Africa
Sexual exploitation
Limites access to health
Economic exploitation
Other factors affecting kids in Africa
Migration
Poverty
Early marriage
Prejudice
To judge people ok untruths and their differences
Why are people prejudiced
Because people don’t know the other person
Hatred of diversity
Political agendas
Equality courts
Protect you from unfair discrimination
South African Human Rights Commission
Promotes, protects and monitors human rights for everyone
Treatment Action Campaign
Fights for human rights of people with HIV and AIDS
Commission on Gender Equality
Promote and protect gender equality in SA
