Protecting and Enforcing HR Flashcards
What is a State
a nation or country
What are the five factors required to be internationally recognised state under the Montevideo convention 1993
- Permanent population
- Defined territory
- Government
- Capacity to enter into international relations
- Recognised by a number of other states
What is the disadvantage in not being a state
cannot access Intl Human rights framework
How many UN members are there
193
Define state sovereignty
The ability for countries to make their own laws and be free from external influence
How does Intl law affect state sovereignty
Intl law limits it, as states have certain duties to the intl community
How can state sovereignty affect the protection of HR
some countries may rely on state sovereignty to justify the mistreatment of its citizens. state sovereignty protects them from prosecution
How do nation states create concrete legal obligations between one another
Through signing numerous consensual, intl agreements (treaties)
What are the 5 principle organs of the UN
>UN General Assembly>UN Security Council>Economic and Social Council>UN Secretariat>International Court of Justice
Main function of UN General Assembly
Main forum for Intl discussion, deliberation and recommendations especially relating to HR
What principal organ of the UN oversees UN Human Rights Coun
UN General Assembly
Main function of UN Security Council
Preserve Intl peace and security
Who sit on security council
5 perms and 10 non perms
Main function of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Meet annually to assist in promoting Intl economic and social cooperation/development
How many member sit on ECOSOC
54 rotating member
Main function of UN Secretariat
Main administrative body of the UN
Which principal body of the UN does the Office of the UN Hig
UN Secretariat
Main Function of ICJ
Primary Judicial organ of UN
What is the ICJs Jurisdiction
Intl disputes between member statesadvisory opinions on Intl law matters
What is the aim of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
To address human rights violations worldwide and make recommendations
How many member are on UNHRC(ouncil)
47 members rotated on 3 year terms
When was UNHRC(ouncil) established
2006
How does UNHRC(ouncil) monitor Human Rights worldwide
periodic reviews on all 193 member states every 4 years
How does UNHRC deal with Human rights complaints
Complaints procedure