20 Questions
What is the underlying theme of the 1st generation of rights?
Liberty
Which rights are characteristic of the 2nd generation of rights?
Right to work, to health care
Which era saw the emergence of the 3rd generation of rights?
1950s and 1960s
What is the main characteristic of the 2nd generation of rights?
Equality
Which theme characterizes the 3rd generation of rights?
Solidarity
What was a weakness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
The declaration focused too narrowly on the rights of specific social groups and families.
According to the text, which source is probably most relevant for International Human Rights Law (IHRL)?
Judicial decisions and communications of IHRL bodies.
What was the main criticism of the Principle of Universality as reflected in the UDHR?
It reflected only western values and did not consider other cultural perspectives.
What is a notable characteristic of treaties in International Human Rights Law (IHRL)?
They are governed by international law and have a binding effect only on states.
What was one of the strengths of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) according to the text?
It emphasized the inherent equality and dignity of all human beings.
What is the defining characteristic of the 1st generation of human rights?
Freedom of expression and religion
Which era originally saw the emergence of the 2nd generation of human rights?
Industrialization and rise of the working class
What is the primary theme characterizing the 3rd generation of human rights?
Fraternity and solidarity
Which type of rights is characteristic of the 2nd generation of human rights?
Social and economic rights
According to the text, which source is most relevant for International Human Rights Law (IHRL)?
Treaties in IHRL
Which of the following is a criticism of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) according to the text?
Developing countries cannot afford human rights
What is one of the weaknesses of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as mentioned in the text?
The UN at the time did not represent all peoples
According to the text, which source is probably most relevant for International Human Rights Law (IHRL)?
Treaties
What was a notable characteristic of treaties in International Human Rights Law (IHRL) according to the text?
They can only be concluded in written form
What does Principle of Universality in the context of human rights mean according to the text?
All human beings are endowed with equal human rights simply by virtue of being human
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