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Which of the following documents make up the International Bill of Human Rights? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following documents make up the International Bill of Human Rights? (Select all that apply)
- The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) (correct)
- The Geneva Conventions
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) (correct)
- The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) (correct)
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) does not interfere with the operations of the United Nations.
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) does not interfere with the operations of the United Nations.
False (B)
What is the main objective of the Beijing Platform for Action?
What is the main objective of the Beijing Platform for Action?
To achieve legal equality on a global scale.
Which international treaty has been described as an international bill of rights for women?
Which international treaty has been described as an international bill of rights for women?
Which of the following are forms of custodial violence? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are forms of custodial violence? (Select all that apply)
The United Nations Principles for Older Persons are mandatory for all governments to implement.
The United Nations Principles for Older Persons are mandatory for all governments to implement.
What is CERD's main objective?
What is CERD's main objective?
Which of the following are rights that are protected by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are rights that are protected by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? (Select all that apply)
What is the main purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
What is the main purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
What is the main role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
What is the main role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
The International Court of Justice can suo motu take up a case.
The International Court of Justice can suo motu take up a case.
What are the main roles of NGOs in promoting human rights? (Select all that apply)
What are the main roles of NGOs in promoting human rights? (Select all that apply)
What is the main objective of the Vishaka Guidelines?
What is the main objective of the Vishaka Guidelines?
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is legally binding.
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is legally binding.
What are some of the challenges to the promotion and protection of human rights? (Select all that apply)
What are some of the challenges to the promotion and protection of human rights? (Select all that apply)
What is the main purpose of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)?
What is the main purpose of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)?
The Supreme Court of India declared the practice of Triple Talaq as unconstitutional and void.
The Supreme Court of India declared the practice of Triple Talaq as unconstitutional and void.
The Delhi High Court ruled that consensual homosexual sex between adults is not a crime.
The Delhi High Court ruled that consensual homosexual sex between adults is not a crime.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the Delhi High Court's decision in 2016, decriminalizing homosexual sex between adults.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the Delhi High Court's decision in 2016, decriminalizing homosexual sex between adults.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the practice of Triple Talaq is an essential component of Islamic religion.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the practice of Triple Talaq is an essential component of Islamic religion.
The case of Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar, dealt with the issue of protecting the rights of undertrial prisoners.
The case of Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar, dealt with the issue of protecting the rights of undertrial prisoners.
The Vishaka Guidelines were established by the United Nations.
The Vishaka Guidelines were established by the United Nations.
The Vishaka Guidelines were made mandatory for private and public sector organizations to establish mechanisms to redress sexual harassment complaints.
The Vishaka Guidelines were made mandatory for private and public sector organizations to establish mechanisms to redress sexual harassment complaints.
In the Vishaka case, the court found that sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of women's human rights.
In the Vishaka case, the court found that sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of women's human rights.
Flashcards
ICCPR
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; a key human rights treaty outlining civil and political rights.
ICESCR
ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; a key human rights treaty outlining economic, social, and cultural rights.
International Bill of Human Rights
International Bill of Human Rights
Collective term for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ICCPR, and ICESCR.
Self-determination
Self-determination
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Right to Life
Right to Life
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Freedom from Torture and Slavery
Freedom from Torture and Slavery
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Right to Work
Right to Work
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Right to an Adequate Standard of Living
Right to an Adequate Standard of Living
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Freedom of Speech and Expression
Freedom of Speech and Expression
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Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Assembly
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