Rights And Responsibilties Flashcards
What does the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights outline and name five rights it points out
It sets out what every person is entitled to
Ex. Every body is born equal Everybody is equal before the law Everybody has a right to marry Everybody has the right to a nationality Everybody has the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
When is human international rights day
10th of December
What does the convention on the rights of the child set out and give four categories that the rights in their convention cover
Sets out the rights to which every child is entitled to Four categories; Survival rights Development rights Participation rights Protection rights
What is the difference between a convention and a declaration
A convention is legally binding where as a declaration is just suggestions and outlines
Give five example,s from the convention on the rights of the child 1989
The right to life The right to a name and a nationality The right to meet with other children The right to play The right to practice their religion
What are animals entitled to like humans
Animals are entitled to like humans, peaceful lives free of cruelty, torture and neglect
Who are the ISPCA and what do they do
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was set up to promote kindness to animals. They offer many services including
Animal rescue and rehabilitation
Rehiring animals that have been abused or neglected
Advice of taking care of pets and animals
Why are rules important in a school
Everybody is treated equal and fair
It gives students opportunities to reach their true potential
The school community is a healthy and safe environment for all
Everybody in the schools rights are protected
What does UDHR stand for
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Name six people who do good work in aid of human rights
Niall mellon Bono Adi Roche Mary Robinson Fr. Peter Mc Verry John Hume
What are amnesty international and what are their main aims
World wide organisation that work to protect human rights
They promote and resolve
The problems associated with people’s rights
Campaign to end human rights abuses such as,
Death penalty
Violence against men
Child labour
Who founded amnesty international and when
Set up in 1961 by Peter Beneson.
Explain apartheid
Apartheid means separateness in African language. Around 1918 the white minority in South Africa ruled and introduced laws that said black people could not do certain things such as; Choose where they live Have certain jobs Vote Go to certain schools
Who ended apartheid and when
F.W De Klerk ended apartheid in 1991
Name four human right organisations
Amnesty international
Human rights watch
Irish human rights and equality commission
Trocaire
