Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary responsibility of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
What is the primary responsibility of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
- Prosecuting individuals for war crimes
- Providing humanitarian aid to states
- Classifying human rights
- Settling legal disputes between states (correct)
Peace is classified as a second-generation human right.
Peace is classified as a second-generation human right.
False (B)
What does ICC stand for, and what is its primary role?
What does ICC stand for, and what is its primary role?
International Criminal Court; prosecuting individuals for serious offenses like genocide and war crimes.
The ______________ power of permanent members of the UNSC can hinder actions against human rights violations.
The ______________ power of permanent members of the UNSC can hinder actions against human rights violations.
Human security is primarily concerned with the protection of individuals from which type of threats?
Human security is primarily concerned with the protection of individuals from which type of threats?
Match the following classifications of rights:
Match the following classifications of rights:
Which countries are mentioned as not being members of the ICC?
Which countries are mentioned as not being members of the ICC?
Human rights can only be classified based on their source.
Human rights can only be classified based on their source.
What is the primary focus of the CARHRIHL?
What is the primary focus of the CARHRIHL?
The Comprehensive Agreement for Respect on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law facilitates the involvement of only the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.
The Comprehensive Agreement for Respect on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law facilitates the involvement of only the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.
What does CEDAW stand for?
What does CEDAW stand for?
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is an independent office created by the __________.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is an independent office created by the __________.
Match the following parties with their roles in the CARHRIHL:
Match the following parties with their roles in the CARHRIHL:
Which aspect of human rights does the Philippine Constitution specifically address?
Which aspect of human rights does the Philippine Constitution specifically address?
Discrimination against women includes any distinction that disadvantages women.
Discrimination against women includes any distinction that disadvantages women.
What do the principles of human rights and international humanitarian law aim to address?
What do the principles of human rights and international humanitarian law aim to address?
What is the primary goal of peacebuilding?
What is the primary goal of peacebuilding?
Negative peace can be achieved through coercive measures.
Negative peace can be achieved through coercive measures.
Who introduced the concepts of negative peace and positive peace?
Who introduced the concepts of negative peace and positive peace?
Positive peace requires the development of just and equitable conditions, as well as the elimination of __________ social structures.
Positive peace requires the development of just and equitable conditions, as well as the elimination of __________ social structures.
Match the following types of violence with their definitions:
Match the following types of violence with their definitions:
Which approach is NOT included in the UN's Agenda for Peace?
Which approach is NOT included in the UN's Agenda for Peace?
Structural violence is easier to recognize than direct violence.
Structural violence is easier to recognize than direct violence.
What kind of peace focuses on social justice, equity, and elimination of structural violence?
What kind of peace focuses on social justice, equity, and elimination of structural violence?
The __________ Model of a culture of peace emphasizes personal peace as well as peace with others and nature.
The __________ Model of a culture of peace emphasizes personal peace as well as peace with others and nature.
Match the following phases of peace studies with their respective timelines:
Match the following phases of peace studies with their respective timelines:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cultural positive peace?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cultural positive peace?
Peacemaking and peacebuilding can occur in different sequences.
Peacemaking and peacebuilding can occur in different sequences.
What is the foundation for positive peace according to ecological perspectives?
What is the foundation for positive peace according to ecological perspectives?
A culture of __________ is characterized by the physical and structural violence embedded in cultural values.
A culture of __________ is characterized by the physical and structural violence embedded in cultural values.
What does the UNCRPD stand for?
What does the UNCRPD stand for?
What does RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004) address?
What does RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004) address?
RA 7277 is known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities.
RA 7277 is known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities.
The Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710) emphasizes the equality of women and men before the law.
The Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710) emphasizes the equality of women and men before the law.
What age defines a child according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?
What age defines a child according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?
What is Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS)?
What is Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS)?
The _______ Law requires certain buildings to promote a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities.
The _______ Law requires certain buildings to promote a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities.
Which of the following rights does RA 9442 provide to persons with disabilities?
Which of the following rights does RA 9442 provide to persons with disabilities?
RA 7877 is known as the __________ Act of 1995.
RA 7877 is known as the __________ Act of 1995.
Match the following laws with their focus:
Match the following laws with their focus:
The rights granted to children do not include special care for disabled children.
The rights granted to children do not include special care for disabled children.
Which right ensures that women can participate in decision-making in their communities?
Which right ensures that women can participate in decision-making in their communities?
What is the primary aim of the Magna Carta of Women?
What is the primary aim of the Magna Carta of Women?
What is women's empowerment?
What is women's empowerment?
Match the following laws with their focus areas:
Match the following laws with their focus areas:
International humanitarian law does not address the recognition and enjoyment of women's human rights.
International humanitarian law does not address the recognition and enjoyment of women's human rights.
Study Notes
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
- Peace involves more than just the absence of war; it includes social structures and justice.
- Johan Galtung introduced concepts of negative and positive peace.
- Negative peace = absence of violence; Positive peace = presence of social justice and equality.
Forms of Violence
- Direct violence includes physical harm, e.g., killing and verbal abuse.
- Structural violence arises from social inequalities causing human misery, like poverty and hunger.
- Cultural violence involves cultural elements that justify or legitimize structural violence.
Positive Peace and Peacebuilding
- Positive peace emphasizes social justice, equity, and eliminating structural violence.
- Direct positive peace includes acts of kindness that promote community well-being.
- Structural positive peace transforms societal conflict tools into peace-promoting frameworks.
- Cultural positive peace legitimizes nonviolence through cultural means like religion and media.
Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking
- The UN’s Agenda for Peace includes preventive diplomacy, peacemaking, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding.
- Peacekeeping involves military support to restore and maintain international peace and security.
- Peacemaking is diplomatic, aiming to settle disputes, potentially through coercive means.
Peace Studies and Peace Education
- Peace and conflict studies analyze peace conditions and war causes, evolving through four phases since 1648.
- Peace education fosters knowledge and skills for responsible citizenship and advocates for peace values.
Ecological Peace and Violence
- Peace with nature underpins positive peace; harmony with the environment is vital for human survival.
- Ecological violence leads to resource depletion and environmental degradation, fueling social conflicts.
- Sustainable development and ecological awareness are key to building a culture of peace.
Nature and Definition of Human Rights
- War often violates human rights. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) resolves state disputes.
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutes severe international crimes, such as genocide.
Right to Peace and Classification of Rights
- Peace is recognized as a fundamental human right, facilitating the achievement of other rights.
- Human rights can be classified by source (natural or statutory), recipient (individual or collective), and other criteria.
Challenges to Peace, Security, and Human Rights
- National interests of states often limit peace and human rights enforcement capabilities.
- The veto power of UNSC members can obstruct actions against human rights violations.
- Human security focuses on protecting individuals from numerous threats and establishing supportive norms.
Human Rights in the Philippines
- The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides extensive rights protections, including civil and economic rights.
- CARHRIHL addresses human rights and international humanitarian law.
- The ongoing conflict has reinforced the need for strict compliance with human rights principles.
National Laws Protecting Women's Rights
- RA 9262 addresses violence against women and children.
- Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) describes behavioral patterns resulting from cumulative abuse.
- The Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710) promotes women's role in nation-building and legal equality.
- RA 7877 criminalizes sexual harassment in academic and work environments.
Rights of Indigenous People
- Rights of Indigenous Peoples should be recognized as part of broader human rights frameworks in international law.### Women's Rights under the Magna Carta of Women
- Focus on justice, reparation, and prevention measures
- Right to health, equal rights in marriage and family relations, and employment rights emphasized
- Context of ongoing transitional justice efforts influenced by the Communist armed challenge
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) aims to promote and protect full enjoyment of rights for persons with disabilities
- Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) defined as individuals with long-term impairments affecting societal participation
- RA 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons) ensures equal rights in education, health, and political participation for PWDs
- RA 9442 provides a 20% discount on services and activities for PWDs
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 mandates accessibility measures in public spaces for PWDs
Rights of Children
- CRC (Convention on the Rights of the Child) classifies a child as anyone under eighteen years old
- Protects rights including life, name, nationality, parental care, adoption, and special provisions for disabled children
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Prepare for your HRP431 finals with this comprehensive reviewer focused on peacemaking and conflict resolution. The quiz covers key concepts from the Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies, including diplomatic strategies and coercive measures. Enhance your understanding and boost your confidence for the exam!
