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What are international human rights?
What are international human rights?
- Legal standards that outline the fundamental rights and freedoms belonging to every individual worldwide (correct)
- Rights and freedoms that only apply to citizens of a specific country
- Rights and freedoms that can be taken away based on personal beliefs and lifestyle choices
- Legal standards that vary depending on a person's nationality and lifestyle
When did the international community begin to develop a body of international human rights law?
When did the international community begin to develop a body of international human rights law?
- In the early 19th century
- After the atrocities of World War II (correct)
- Following the French Revolution
- During the Cold War period
How can human rights be enforced?
How can human rights be enforced?
- Primarily through international law and institutions
- Through national laws and institutions, international law and institutions, and individual and collective action (correct)
- Through individual action only
- Only through national laws and institutions
What is the main difference between human rights and humanitarian rights laws?
What is the main difference between human rights and humanitarian rights laws?
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What sparked the idea that human rights are universal and cannot be taken away?
What sparked the idea that human rights are universal and cannot be taken away?
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