Human Rights Flashcards
What are human rights?
These are basic rights that belong to
all humans regardless of race, sex, nationality,
religion, or any other status.
What is the United Nations?
The United Nations (U.N.) is a global diplomatic and political organization dedicated to international peace and stability.
When was it established?
It was established in 1945 following the events of World War II.
When did The Universal Declaration of Human Rights become official?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights became official on the 10th December 1948 in Paris, France.
It established the rights and freedoms of all human beings.
Why are our rights important?
Rights are an important means of protection, especially for those who face abuse, neglect and isolation.
Rights give us power and enable us to speak up against poor treatment.
List four Human rights
Human rights include:
The right to life and liberty
The right to equality before the law
The right to an education
The right to expression of political views
List four freedoms:
Some freedoms include:
Freedom of movement
Freedom of religion
Freedom of expression
Freedom of the press
Give three examples of how rights and freedoms are not absolute
Rights and Freedoms are not
absolute; they can be limited under
certain conditions such as:
1.To protect other rights e.g.,
freedom of expression may be
limited by laws against libel and
slander.
2.When persons are imprisoned.
3.During a state of emergency.
State three things an individual can do can do if their human rights are violated.
Negotiate a resolution/settlement
File a civil suit in court
Make the matter public via protests and media
platforms.
What are Children’s Rights?
These are human rights specifically for children because they have:
Vulnerabilities
Age-appropriate needs
A need for protection
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child(CRC) adopted ?`
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was adopted in 1989.
What is the aim of The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child(CRC) adopted ?`
For children to be seen as holders of their own rights and responsibilities.
What are the four guiding principles of the CRC?
There are four guiding principles:
Non-Discrimination
The Best Interests of the Child
The Right to Life, Survival and Development
Respect for the Views of the Child
Explain the Non-Discrimination principle
Non-Discrimination– every child should have equal access to services and protection.
Explain The Best Interests of the Child principle
The Best Interests of the Child– laws and decisions taken by countries must be done based on the impact they will have on children.
