Human Rights Fundamentals

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What is the scope of human rights?

Only social aspects
Every aspect of people's lives (correct)
Only political aspects
Only economic aspects

The realization of human rights is a matter of choice for states and non-state actors.

False (B)

What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

a common standard for all

Human rights are recognized and stipulated in the __________ of Ethiopia.

<p>FDRE Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following human rights with their corresponding aspects:

<p>Right to work = Economic aspect Right to have a family = Social aspect Right to go to school = Educational aspect Right to receive a pension = Economic aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Human Rights

Human rights describe the basic ways that all people in the world should be treated, recognizing that every human being has equal value.
Human rights are listed in different legal documents, including national constitutions and international conventions.
These rights cover every aspect of people's lives, including:
- The right to work
- The right to have a family
- The right to education (go to school)
- The right to receive a pension

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights associates human rights with "the highest aspiration" of the common people.
It proclaims itself to be a "common standard" for all.

Realization of Human Rights

The realization of all human rights is not a matter of choice for states and non-state actors.
It is an obligation that must be fulfilled if citizens are to live a worth-living life.