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What is the primary purpose of human rights as described?
What is the primary purpose of human rights as described?
- To protect the dignity of all human beings (correct)
- To create hierarchies among different rights
- To establish laws for specific countries
- To limit individual freedoms
Which of the following statements about human rights is true?
Which of the following statements about human rights is true?
- They prioritize economic rights over political rights.
- They are universal and inalienable. (correct)
- They are only applicable in certain countries.
- They can be voluntarily given up by individuals.
What does the principle of indivisibility of human rights imply?
What does the principle of indivisibility of human rights imply?
- Rights are divided into categories and cannot overlap.
- Certain rights are more important than others.
- Economic rights can be sacrificed for political stability.
- All human rights are inherent to dignity and have equal status. (correct)
Which aspect is highlighted by the principle of equality and non-discrimination in human rights?
Which aspect is highlighted by the principle of equality and non-discrimination in human rights?
What type of obligations do human rights laws impose on governments?
What type of obligations do human rights laws impose on governments?
What does accountability and rule of law refer to in the context of human rights?
What does accountability and rule of law refer to in the context of human rights?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of human rights?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of human rights?
What responsibility do individuals have concerning their human rights?
What responsibility do individuals have concerning their human rights?
Flashcards
Human Rights
Human Rights
Standards that protect the dignity of all people, governing their interactions in society and with the state.
Universality of Human Rights
Universality of Human Rights
Human rights belong to everyone, regardless of location or background.
Inalienable Rights
Inalienable Rights
Human rights cannot be taken away or given up.
Indivisible Human Rights
Indivisible Human Rights
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Equality and Non-discrimination
Equality and Non-discrimination
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Accountability of States
Accountability of States
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Positive and Negative Obligations
Positive and Negative Obligations
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Individual Responsibilities
Individual Responsibilities
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Study Notes
Protecting Human Rights in a Multilevel System
- Human rights are standards that protect the dignity of all people. They govern how individuals interact, their relationships with the state, and the obligations the state has towards them.
- Individuals have responsibilities to respect the rights of others when exercising their own rights.
- Human rights are universal and inalienable; no one can give them up or have them taken away.
- These rights are indivisible, meaning all rights—civil, political, economic, social, and cultural—are inherent in human dignity and have equal status.
- All people are equal and deserve their rights without discrimination, regardless of factors like race, color, sex, ethnicity, or other statuses.
Multilevel Protection
- International level actors: bodies like the UN, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) shape international human rights.
- Regional level actors include treaties, charters, and regional courts, like the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).
- National level actors are shaped by constitutions, statutes, and national courts.
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