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Explain the concept of positive rights and provide two examples.
Explain the concept of positive rights and provide two examples.
Positive rights are things that should be given to individuals. Examples include the right to live, liberty, and security of a person, and the right to education and freedom of religion.
Describe the difference between civil and political rights and social and economic rights.
Describe the difference between civil and political rights and social and economic rights.
Civil and political rights are typically preceded by social and economic rights. Civil and political rights include the right to vote and the right to a fair trial, while social and economic rights encompass the right to work and the right to an adequate standard of living.
What are the obligations and duties of states under international law regarding human rights?
What are the obligations and duties of states under international law regarding human rights?
States have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights. This means they must not violate human rights, must prevent others from violating human rights, and must take positive steps to ensure that all individuals enjoy their human rights.
Explain the focus of International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and when it applies.
Explain the focus of International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and when it applies.
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What is International Humanitarian Law (IHL) also known as, and what does it encompass?
What is International Humanitarian Law (IHL) also known as, and what does it encompass?
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