Understanding Human Rights and Freedom of Expression
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What is the name of the document detailing an individual's "basic rights and fundamental freedoms"?

  • Declaration of Independence
  • The Constitution
  • Bill of Rights
  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights (correct)

What are two examples of absolute human rights?

Freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, freedom from slavery and forced labour

What are two examples of limited human rights?

  • Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly (correct)
  • Right to privacy, right to vote
  • Right to work, right to education
  • Freedom from torture, freedom from slavery

What is the term used to describe treating someone poorly due to a complaint they have made about discrimination or harassment?

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What is the term used for unwelcome treatment that violates a person's dignity or creates a hostile or offensive environment?

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

What is the main reason for the restrictions on freedom of expression?

<p>To protect the rights and reputations of others, to protect national security, public order, public health or morals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the restrictions on freedom of expression?

<p>To promote economic stability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for protecting human rights?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a role of the government in protecting human rights?

<p>Directly interfering in the private lives of citizens. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Human Rights

Principles of equality and fairness, recognizing freedoms to make life choices and develop potential.

Censorship

Suppression of speech, communication, or information considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient.

Article 10 (UDHR)

Freedom of expression; right to hold and express opinions freely without government interference, through various channels.

Freedom of Expression Restrictions

Limits on freedom of expression to protect others' rights and maintain peace, security, health, or privacy.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Document adopted by the UN outlining basic rights and fundamental freedoms for all people.

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Universal Human Rights

Human rights are the same for everyone, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, background, belief etc.

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Civil and Political Rights

Rights related to participation in civil and political life without discrimination.

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Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

Rights related to a person's well-being and participation in society, including health, education, and work.

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Absolute Rights

Human rights that cannot be restricted under any circumstances, e.g. freedom from torture.

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Limited Rights

Human rights that can be restricted in specific situations, e.g. freedom of expression, assembly.

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Transatlantic Slave Trade

Forcibly moving nearly 13 million Africans to the Americas for enslavement.

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Victimisation

Treating someone badly because of a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for example; playing tricks due to evidence of a claim.

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Harassment

Unwelcome treatment violating dignity causing a hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment.

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Human Rights Violation

Act or failure to act that denies or infringes upon a human right of an individual or group.

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Holocaust

Mass extermination of the Jewish people by the Nazis.

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Racial segregation

Separation of people based on race, often denying equal opportunities.

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Universal Suffrage

Equality in the right to vote for all people

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Study Notes

Understanding Human Rights

  • Human rights are principles focused on fairness and equality, allowing individuals to make choices and reach their potential.
  • Censorship, the suppression of speech or information, may occur for various reasons, including perceived harmfulness. Governments, private entities, or other controlling bodies can enforce censorship.

Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  • Article 10 protects freedom of expression. This includes the right to hold opinions and express them freely without government interference. This includes spoken words, written material, and media.

When Freedom of Expression May Be Restricted

  • Although freedom of expression is a fundamental right, it's not absolute. It comes with a responsibility to respect others' rights.
  • Restrictions may be necessary to protect peace and the rights of others, for instance, when someone's actions or views provoke hate, pain, or offence to others.
  • Authorities may limit the right to protect national security, prevent crime, preserve health, or safeguard privacy.
  • Limiting freedom of expression may also be necessary to protect the rights and reputations of others.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  • Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948, the UDHR stems from the experiences of World War II.
  • It outlines 30 articles outlining fundamental individual rights and freedoms intended for all.

Human Rights Categories

  • Civil and political rights are rights to participation in community life without bias and oppression. (Examples: voting, privacy, and free speech).
  • Economic, social, and cultural rights involve the ability to prosper and engage in social/cultural activities. (Example: right to health, education, and work).
  • Some rights are considered "absolute" and cannot be limited under any circumstances. Examples include the freedom from torture, inhuman treatment, and discrimination.
  • Other rights, considered "limited," can be restricted in specific situations. Examples here include the freedom of expression, assembly, and association.

Transatlantic Slave Trade

  • Between 1501 and 1867 roughly 13 million people were kidnapped, enslaved, and transported across the Atlantic.
  • The Portuguese initially purchased enslaved people from tribal conflicts and later ventured further to seize captives directly.
  • European traders engaged in this slave trade.
  • Forced travel across the ocean, the "Middle Passage", was extremely harmful.
  • Devastating impacts on African societies included loss of people and the frequent slave raids and violence.

Violation of Rights

  • Enslaved people suffered extreme violations of their basic freedoms, including extreme and unjust treatment (harshness and inhumane treatment) and deprivation of liberty.
  • Examples of human rights violations include the Nazi regime's Holocaust, racial segregation of the Black community, and restrictions on women's voting rights.

Protecting Human Rights

  • Governments bear the responsibility for protecting human rights through enacting laws and legislation.
  • Enforcing these laws is the duty of police and public authorities.
  • Failure in enforcing human rights can result in injustice, including various forms of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation.

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This quiz explores the principles of human rights, particularly focusing on Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which safeguards freedom of expression. It also discusses the responsibilities and potential limitations associated with this fundamental right. Test your knowledge on these essential topics of justice and equity.

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