Universal and Inalienable Human Rights

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What is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world?

Recognition of inherent dignity and equal rights of all members of the human family (correct)
The rule of law
Social progress and better standards of life
Friendly relations between nations

What is the minimum number of core human rights treaties that all States have ratified?

2
9
1 (correct)
4

Why is it essential to protect human rights?

To promote friendly relations between nations
So man is not compelled to have recourse to rebellion against tyranny and oppression (correct)
To prevent barbarous acts that outrage the conscience of mankind
To promote social progress and better standards of life

What is the highest aspiration of the common people?

Advent of a world where human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of the central theme of human rights as stated in Article 1?

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a common understanding of human rights and freedoms important?

For the full realization of the pledge to achieve universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in all its forms according to Article 4?

Slavery and the slave trade (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of States that have ratified 4 or more core human rights treaties?

80% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is proclaimed as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the spirit in which human beings should act towards one another according to Article 1?

A spirit of brotherhood (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of teaching and education, according to the Declaration?

To secure universal and effective recognition and observance of human rights (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the protection of human rights under international law?

States' obligations and duties under international law (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that emphasizes that we are all equally entitled to our human rights?

Universality (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can human rights be taken away?

In specific situations and according to due process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between civil and political rights and economic, social, and cultural rights?

They are indivisible and interdependent (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle stated in Article 1 of the UDHR?

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that ensures equality among all human beings?

Non-discrimination (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of human rights that implies they should not be taken away?

Inalienability (D) Signup and view all the answers