the udhr

Question 1

what evolved into the united nations

Answer 1

the league of nations evolved into the united nations after wwii. it changed because of the inequality between countries and their colonies, fair treatment of countries/better representation, holocaust and wwii devastation, and better protection of human rights.

Question 2

when

Answer 2

post wwii - udhr (1948)

Question 3

what was the purpose of the united nations

Answer 3

disarmament
to stop future wars
peacekeeping
moving towards negotiation
global diplomacy
less nationalist & more internationalist
collective security
promoting education
health
environment

udhr was developed as a result of international criticism, especially after wwii. they sought to codify what human rights were.

Question 4

udhr. what rights?

Answer 4

• rights to the child
• refuge/shelter
• education
• self-discrimination
• equality
• freedom of religion
  they are UNALIENABLE

Question 5

explain the universal declaration of human rights

Answer 5

the work of the un is largely based upon it. it includes the most fundamental rights that we take for granted now, such as the right to freedom, shelter, education, freedom of religion

Question 6

australias contribution to the udhr

Answer 6

australia played a signficant role in the development of the united nations declaration of human rights. dr herbert evatt’s performance earned international recognition and praise for him and australia. thus, in 1948, he was elected as the president of the united nations general assembly.

australia was also part of the delegation that contained 18 countries

Question 7

how has australia ratified the udhr

Answer 7

australia has ratified the udhr by turning most of its principles into Australian domestic law e.g. the education act, racial discrimination act

Question 8

what rights were in the udhr

Answer 8

rights of the child,