Human Rights Flashcards
the fundamental principles without which no one can live in dignity as a human being.
Human rights
_________________________________ are all based on human rights.
Freedom, justice, and peace
The basis of human rights - such as respect for human life and human dignity - can be found in most religions and philosophies
respect for human life and human dignity
They are proclaimed in the _______________________________________
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are inherent
Human rights are universal
Human rights are inalienable
Human rights are indivisible
Human rights do not have to be bought, earned or inherited, they belong to people simply because they are human
Human rights are inherent
Catholic social teaching believes that human being, created in the image and likeness of God have by very existence an inherent value, worth and distinction
Human rights are inherent
Genesis 1.26-27. “Created in the Image and likeness of God”.
Human rights are inherent
Human rights are the same for all human beings regardless of race, sex, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin.
Human rights are universal
We are all born free, and equal in dignity and rights
Human rights are universal
Human rights cannot be taken away, no one has the right to deprive another person of them for any reason. People still have human rights even when the laws of their countries do not recognize them, or when they violate them.
Human rights are inalienable
when slavery is practiced, slaves still have rights even though these rights are being violated.
Human rights are inalienable
To live in dignity, all human beings are entitled to freedom, security and decent standards of living concurrently.
Human rights are indivisible
The most widely accepted statement of human rights in the world is the .
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
UDHR core message
inherent value of every human being
The Declaration was unanimously adopted on the _______________________ by the _____________ (although __nations did abstain).
10th December 1948; United Nations; 8
It sets out a list of basic rights for everyone in the world whatever their race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Universal Declaratio of Human Rights
In ________ a world conference of 171 states representing 99% of the world’s population reaffirmed its commitment to human rights.
1993
Five Major Types of Human Rights from the UDHR:
Civil Rights, Political Rights, Economic Rights, Social Rights, Cultural Rights
Civil Rights
Article 3, Article 4, Article 5 , Article 9, Article 10, Article 11 , Article 13 , Article 19
Political Rights
Article 14 -Article 20, Article 21
Economic Rights
Article 17, Article 23
Social Rights
Article 22, Article 24, Article 25, Article 26
Cultural Rights
Article 18, Article 27
Despite the fact that it is the source of most international human rights law, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not a legally binding document. It does, however, have influence in the sphere of public opinion as a generic declaration of ideals. Its ideas have been codified in the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
is also known as the International Bull of Rights for Women and is the only international treaty that comprehen- sively addresses women’s rights. Thus it features women’s rights in the political, civil, economic, social and cultural spheres. It came into force in September 1981. The Philippines is a signatory to this Convention along with 185 other states.
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is also known as the _________________________________ and is the only international treaty that comprehen- sively addresses women’s rights. Thus it features women’s rights in the political, civil, economic, social and cultural spheres. It came into force in _____________________. The Philippines is a signatory to this Convention along with 185 other states.
International Bull of Rights for Women; September 1981
Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex, which has the purpose or effect of denying equal exercise of hu− man rights and fundamental freedoms in all forms of human en− deavor
discrimination
Because of the CEDAW, the Philippine government has enacted laws to protect women. These are
RA 7877 “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act”, RA 8353 “Anti-Rape Law”, RA 8505 “Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act”, RA 9208 “Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act”, RA 9262 “Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act”, and RA 9710 “Mag- na Carta of Women”.
Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
RA 7877
RA 7877
Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
Anti-Rape Law
RA 8353
RA 8353
Anti-Rape Law
Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act
RA 8505
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
RA 9208
RA 8505
Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act
RA 9208
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act
RA 9262
Magna Carta of Women
RA 9710
RA 9262
Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act
Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act
RA 9262
It is a significant document because it recognizes for the first time the children’s rights as a distinct human rights category that should be protected and promoted.
Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was adopted by the _______________ in _______ and entered into force in _______________.
UN General Assembly; 1989; September 1990
Every human being below 18 years unless majority is attained earlier according to the law applicable to the child.
Child
The 54 articles of the CRC describe 4 categories of rights
Survival Rights
Development Rights
Protection Rights
Participation Rights
cover a child’s right to life and the needs that are most basic to existence. It starts from the time of conception.
Survival Rights
include what children require to reach their fullest potential.
Development rights
It encompasses freedom of thought, conscience and religion, access to appropriate information and the right to education, leisure, recreation and cultural activities.
Development rights
recognize the vulnerability of children by pre- serving their identity and nationality as well as providing safe- guards against abuse, neglect, child labor, drug abuse, sexual ex-
ploitation, sale and trafficking, torture and deprivation of liberty and armed conflict.
Protection rights
allow children to take an active role in their communities and nations.
Participation Rights
They are proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Documents such as the
________________________ set out what governments must do and also what they must not do to
respect the rights of their citizens.
International Covenants of Human Rights
