Derechos Humanos Flashcards
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What are human rights?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.
True or False: Human rights are universal and apply to all people, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or religion.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
Universal
What does the acronym ‘UDHR’ stand for?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Which article of the UDHR states that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person?
Article 3
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a human right? A) Right to education B) Right to a fair trial C) Right to own property D) Right to free healthcare
D) Right to free healthcare
What is the primary purpose of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
To ensure the protection of civil and political rights of individuals.
True or False: Economic, social, and cultural rights are included in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
True
Which organization is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights globally?
United Nations
Fill in the blank: The __________ Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the rights of children.
Convention
What is the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in human rights?
NGOs advocate for human rights, provide support to victims, and hold governments accountable.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a violation of human rights? A) Freedom of speech B) Torture C) Right to privacy D) Right to assembly
B) Torture
What does the term ‘discrimination’ mean in the context of human rights?
Discrimination refers to unfair treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, or religion.
True or False: Human rights can be limited during states of emergency.
True
What is the significance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in relation to human rights?
The ICC prosecutes individuals for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.
Fill in the blank: The right to __________ is fundamental to democracy and human rights.
free expression
What is meant by ‘the right to privacy’?
The right to privacy protects individuals from arbitrary interference in their personal and family life.
Multiple choice: Which document serves as a foundation for modern human rights law? A) Magna Carta B) Bill of Rights C) UDHR D) Constitution
C) UDHR
What does ‘freedom of assembly’ entail?
Freedom of assembly allows individuals to gather peacefully for protests, demonstrations, and meetings.
True or False: Human rights are static and do not evolve over time.
False
What is the purpose of human rights treaties?
To create legally binding obligations for states to protect and promote human rights.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for monitoring compliance with human rights treaties.
Human Rights Committee
What is meant by ‘cultural rights’?
Cultural rights allow individuals to enjoy their own culture, use their language, and practice their religion.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a fundamental human right? A) Right to free speech B) Right to torture C) Right to discrimination D) Right to slavery
A) Right to free speech
