Linguistic Rights: International Covenants and the Charter of the United Nations

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What do linguistic rights protect?

The right to use one's language with their linguistic group

Which international covenant commits member nations to promote respect for human rights without distinction of race, sex, language, or religion?

Charter of the United Nations

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, who is entitled to all the rights and freedoms without any distinction?

Everyone

What does the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights guarantee for ethnic, religious, or linguistic minorities?

The right to enjoy their own culture and use their own language

Which international covenant emphasizes the maintenance of identity, including nationality and name?

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

What is the primary commitment of member nations according to the Charter of the United Nations?

Respecting human rights without any distinction

What does language policy refer to according to Spolsky (2004)?

Language practices and beliefs of a community or polity

What is the primary concern of Language-in-Education Policy (LEP) according to Kosonen and Young (2009)?

Languages used in basic education

Which aspect heavily influences language choice in bilingual or multilingual communities?

Geographical location

What do language practices refer to in the model of language policy by Spolsky (2004)?

Observable behaviors and choices

In what context would someone adopt casual language and emojis in social media interactions?

Engaging with a younger audience

Why is it important to be mindful of cultural norms and taboos when communicating with individuals from different cultural backgrounds?

To avoid misunderstandings and cultural insensitivity

Explore the concept of linguistic rights, the right to use one's language within a linguistic group, and the international covenants protecting these rights. Learn about the Charter of the United Nations and its significance in upholding linguistic rights.

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