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Human Rights Overview and Declaration

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Match the following human rights categories with their corresponding examples:

Civil and Political Rights = Freedom of expression Economic, Social and Cultural Rights = Right to work Equality and Non-Discrimination = Equal protection under the law Right to Life = Freedom from torture

Match the following people or institutions with their roles in human rights:

Eleanor Roosevelt = Chair of the UN Human Rights Commission United Nations General Assembly = Adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights International laws and treaties = Guarantee human rights Governments = Implement human rights treaties

Match the following concepts about human rights with their descriptions:

Universal = Apply to all human beings regardless of their background Fundamental = Basic rights everyone deserves Inalienable = Cannot be taken away, except in certain circumstances Protected by International Laws = Guaranteed by legally binding international agreements

Match the following examples of human rights violations with their corresponding categories:

<p>Slavery = Freedom from Slavery or Cruel Treatment Discrimination based on gender = Equality and Non-Discrimination Denial of freedom of speech = Freedom of Expression Denial of right to work = Economic, Social and Cultural Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical events with their relevance to human rights:

<p>World War II = Motivated the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 = Year the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted 1946 = Year Eleanor Roosevelt was elected chair of the UN Human Rights Commission December 10th, 1948 = Date the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Human Rights

Basic rights inherent to all humans regardless of status.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A document adopted by the UN in 1948 outlining 30 human rights.

Inalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away, except by law when justified.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Chair of the commission that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Legal Binding

Human rights treaties that governments must enforce.

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Human Rights Overview

Human rights are fundamental rights inherent to all humans.
These rights are universal, applying equally to all people globally.
Basic human rights include safety, freedom of thought and living, and equal treatment.
International laws and treaties guarantee these rights, regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, or other factors.
These rights are inalienable, except in cases of legal conviction.

Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the 18-member human rights commission in 1946.
Roosevelt's humanitarian work helped shape the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The declaration protects rights like the right to life, freedom from slavery and cruel treatment, and equality before the law.
The declaration encompasses 30 human rights.
The United Nations adopted the Declaration on December 10th, 1948.

Implementation and Importance of Human Rights

Human rights treaties are legally binding, yet governments are responsible for their implementation.
Respecting human rights helps prevent violence and discrimination.
Human rights ensure all people's interests are considered.

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Explore the fundamental concepts of human rights and their universal applicability. Learn about Eleanor Roosevelt's pivotal role in the formation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its significance in protecting individual freedoms globally.