Human Rights🧬 Flashcards
What are human rights?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world from birth to death
What are human rights?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world from birth to death
When do human rights apply?
They apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe or how you choose to live your life
Can human rights ever be taken away?
No, though they can sometimes be restricted.
When can human rights be restricted?
For example, if a person breaks the law or in the interest of national security
What made the protection of human rights an international priority
The atrocities of the Second World War (WW2)
How many member states did the United Nations allow to contribute to the declaration of human rights
50 member states
When was the universal declaration of human rights adopted?
1948
