Human Rights

Question 1

What is the United Nations and its aim?

Answer 1

An international organisation to which 192 countries of the world belong.
† It aims to promote peace, prevent war and maintain world security

Question 2

Name 4 Human Rights and give an example of each

Answer 2

Article 1
We are all born free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We shall all be treated in the same way
Example: Equality, freedom of speech

Article 2
These rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences
Example: No discrimination

Article 8
We can all ask for the law to help us when we are not fairly treated
Example: Citizen Advise Bureau

Article 21
We all have the right to take part in the government of our country. Every adult should bbs allowed to choose their own leader
Example: Stand as MP once 18 or the right to vote

Article 29
We have the duty to other people and we should protect their rights and freedom
Example: Parental responsibility, pressure groups E.g. Amnesty International

Question 3

Name 2 documents that guarantee people living in the UK have legal enforcement human rights

Answer 3

1) Human Rights Act 1998

2) Equality Act 2010

Question 4

Where is the European Court of Human Rights based?

Answer 4

Strasbourg

Question 5

Name the Convention that ensures Children have rights too

Answer 5

The United Nation Convention on the Rights of Child (CRC) 1981

Question 6

Name an organisation that raises awareness of Human Rights abuses

Answer 6

Amnesty International

Question 7

Name 2 ways in which Amnesty International raises awareness of Human Rights

Answer 7

• Public demonstration

* Direct lobbying

Question 8

Name 3 ways that Human Rights can be enforced and protected

Answer 8

1) UN Peacekeeper
2) The International Criminal Court
3) Economic Sanctions

Question 9

Where is the International Criminal Court and how does it differ from the European Court of Human Rights

Answer 9

Netherlands