24 Questions
What percentage of people with disabilities live in poverty?
More than 80%
What is recognized as a multi-dimensional reality of major relevance for the development of countries of origin, transit, and destination?
International migration
What is the right of migrants that is underlined in the 2030 Agenda?
The right to return to their country of citizenship
What is acknowledged as a crucial enabler of sustainable development?
Cultural diversity
What is pledged to be fostered in the 2030 Agenda?
Inter-cultural understanding and tolerance
What is a key aspect of the 2030 Agenda's approach to migration?
Ensuring safe, orderly, and regular migration
What is a group of people whose needs are reflected in the 2030 Agenda?
All of the above
What is emphasized as necessary for the development of countries of origin, transit, and destination?
Coherent and comprehensive responses to migration
What is prohibited in the European Union according to the Racial Equality Directive?
Discrimination based on racial and ethnic origin in employment and education
What is a requirement for Member States according to the Racial Equality Directive?
To have a specialised body for promoting equal treatment on grounds of race and ethnic origin
What is the purpose of the specialised body for promoting equal treatment on grounds of race and ethnic origin?
To monitor and enforce the implementation of the Racial Equality Directive
Which of the following is a field covered by the Racial Equality Directive?
Access to goods and services available to the public, including housing
What is the relationship between the Racial Equality Directive and national legislation?
The Directive sets a minimum level of protection against discrimination
What is the purpose of reflecting on our society and ourselves in the context of racism and discrimination?
To identify stereotypes and misconceptions about ethnic minority groups
Why is it important to understand the difference between sex and gender in our profession?
To ensure that our profession is respectful of human rights and dignity
What is the significance of the Declaration of Principles on Equality in the context of racism and discrimination?
It promotes respect for human rights and dignity
What is necessary to achieve full and effective equality?
Treating people differently according to their different circumstances
What is a necessary element within the right to equality?
Positive actions to overcome past disadvantages
What is a key aspect of the 2030 Agenda?
Grounding in the Declaration of Human Rights and international law
What is essential for the enjoyment of equal rights?
Recognition and protection from discrimination
What is critical for social inclusion and equality?
Empowering vulnerable populations
What is a key aspect of egalitarian behavior?
vm PFC + insula
What is a key distinction in considering equality?
Equality of opportunities vs. equality of outcomes
What is a fundamental norm of international human rights law?
Protection of all persons against discrimination
Study Notes
Equality and Human Rights
- To achieve full and effective equality, it is necessary to treat people differently according to their different circumstances, assert their equal worth, and enhance their capabilities to participate in society as equals.
- The right to equality requires positive actions, including legislative, administrative, and policy measures to overcome past disadvantage and accelerate progress towards equality for particular groups.
Social Equality and Brain Function
- Egalitarian behavior is associated with the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and insula (Dawes et al., 2012).
- There is a distinction between equality of outcomes and equality of opportunities (Aoki et al., 2015).
International Human Rights Law
- The right to equality before the law and the protection of all persons against discrimination are fundamental norms of international human rights law.
- In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 goals with 169 targets, grounded in the Declaration of Human Rights and international law.
2030 Agenda
- The 2030 Agenda aims to empower vulnerable people, including those in employment, occupation, vocational training, membership of employer and employee organizations, social protection, education, and access to goods and services.
- The agenda recognizes the positive contribution of migrants to inclusive growth and sustainable development, and calls for safe, orderly, and regular migration involving full respect for human rights and the humane treatment of migrants.
- The agenda also promotes inter-cultural understanding, tolerance, mutual respect, and an ethic of global citizenship and shared responsibility.
Gender Diversity
- Understanding the difference between gender and sex is important in various professions.
- The 2030 Agenda includes people of all genders, including children, youth, persons with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, older persons, indigenous peoples, refugees, and internally displaced persons and migrants.
Migration and Refugees
- International migration is a multi-dimensional reality that requires coherent and comprehensive responses.
- The 2030 Agenda recognizes the right of migrants to return to their country of citizenship, and calls for States to ensure that their returning nationals are duly received.
Discover the importance of treating people differently according to their circumstances to achieve true equality. Learn about the positive actions and measures required to overcome past disadvantages and promote equality.
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