Unit 2 Flashcards
What does it mean to be human?
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
What is human rights education?
Human Rights Education (HRE) fosters respect for universal rights, promotes democracy, and encourages critical thinking and action against injustices. It combines personal reflection with understanding global issues, aiming to prevent abuses and uphold human dignity.
What are human rights?
Human rights belong to all people regardless of their sex, race, color, language, national origin, age, class, religion, or political beliefs. They are universal, inalienable, indivisible, and interdependent.
What does survival/subsistence mean?
the struggle to meet basic needs under conditions where resources are deliberately withheld or destroyed to weaken or eliminate a group.
What is human dignity?
the inherent worth of individuals that genocide seeks to destroy through dehumanization, persecution, and violence.
What are conveniences/luxuries?
non-essential resources or comforts that are often stripped from targeted groups, highlighting their oppression and contrasting with the privileged conditions of perpetrators.
How was the UDHR created?
The devastation of World War II sparked an international desire for peace. It also encouraged the creation of a system of principles that could ensure the protection of basic human rights and dignity.
Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?
the chairperson of the UN Commission on Human Rights. She worked with a small group of representatives from countries around the world to define the most essential universal rights and establish them in an official document. And was one of the first delegates to the UN.
Who was Raph Lemkin?
Coined term if Genocide and was a relentless advocate for the prosecution of war criminals for genocide
Why was the UDHR designed?
Know _______ articles from the UDHR
What is the difference between needs and wants?
Need: something essential for survival or well-being, like food, water
Want: not essential for survival or well-being, such as luxury items, entertainment, or comfort.
How have human rights evolved?
In 1945, the United Nations Charter established promoting human rights as a key goal. To achieve this, the Commission on Human Rights was tasked with defining specific rights and drafting an International Bill of Human Rights.
What is the international bill of human rights?
The International Bill of Human Rights consists of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR),
What is UNESCO,UNICEF, NGOs?
- UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization): A UN agency focused on promoting international collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication to foster peace and sustainable development.
- UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund): A UN agency dedicated to improving the health, education, and welfare of children worldwide, particularly in underprivileged and crisis-affected areas.
- NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations): Independent organizations, separate from governments, that work on various social, humanitarian, environmental, or advocacy missions to address global or local issues and promote positive change.