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Question (Declaration vs. Convention)

  • Declarations are applicable only during armed conflict
  • Conventions are only for cultural practices
  • Conventions are aspirations without legal obligation
  • Declarations are legally binding, Conventions are not (correct)

Question (Cultural Relativism)

  • Declarations are superior to Conventions
  • Cultural practices should be ignored
  • Human rights are universally applicable
  • No moral principles apply to all cultures (correct)

Question (UN General Assembly Functions)

  • Censures states violating human rights (correct)
  • Negotiates trade agreements
  • Debates irrelevant issues
  • Ignores cultural practices

Question (Human Rights Council - Complaints Procedure)

<p>Allows individuals to directly file complaints against states (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Question (Cultural Relativism)

<p>No moral principles apply to all cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of document is legally binding for governments that have signed them?

<p>Convention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does universalism refer to in the context of human rights?

<p>The idea that human rights are universal and should apply to every human being (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to cultural relativists, what is the relationship between human rights and culture?

<p>Human rights are culturally dependent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a declaration and a convention?

<p>A declaration is stronger than a convention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a declaration?

<p>To declare aspirations and principles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Convention (Human Rights)

Legally binding agreements for signatory governments.

Cultural Relativism

A philosophical position asserting that moral principles are relative to culture and not universally applicable.

Censure

To express strong disapproval or criticism.

Complaints Procedure (HRC)

A process allowing individuals to submit claims of human rights violations directly against states.

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Universalism (Human Rights)

The concept that human rights are inherent to all human beings, regardless of background.

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Cultural Relativism (Rights)

Human rights are shaped and vary based on cultural context.

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Purpose of a Declaration

To express universally accepted aspirations and principles.

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Declaration

A statement of principles; not legally binding.

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Declarations (vs. Conventions)

Not legally binding, but expresses goals.

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