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According to the UN, the ______ article declares 'No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.'
fifth
Human dignity refers to the ______ and worth each humanity has for the simple fact of being a human.
value
Freedom and rights should be respected and protected no matter without mattering their ______, nation, gender, class, religion, or anything that differs from each other.
ethnicity
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was sanctioned in ______ after the terrorific crimes occurred in the Second World War.
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The main aim of the Universal Declaration is maintaining and protecting the ______, dignity and integrity of each human.
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The concept of external oversight led to the creation of the ______ Criminal Court in 1998.
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According to the United Nations, the Arab States region has evolved in a slower way than the ______ average.
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Women suffer from denied access to ______ and work in many Arab states.
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UNICEF will adopt a multisectoral strategy across all Goal Areas, using ______-wide and survivor-centred approaches.
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The loss of ______ in the region is a worrying issue.
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Study Notes
Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa
- Women in the Middle East and North Africa face significant restrictions and unfair treatment due to societal norms, legal barriers, and government-imposed limitations.
- These restrictions affect their ability to fully participate in society and exercise their rights.
Infringement of Human Rights
- Human dignity refers to the value and worth each human being has simply because of being human.
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 5) states that no one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.
- However, this right is not being respected in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in regards to women's lives.
Global Perspective
- The UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) aims to maintain and protect the peace, dignity, and integrity of each human.
- The infringement of human rights is a felony, and all countries are subject to external oversight.
Regional Development
- The Arab States region has evolved at a slower rate than the global average, according to the United Nations Development Programme.
- At this pace, it is estimated that the gender gap will take 153 years to close.
Challenges Faced by Women
- Women in the Arab States, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Libya, Yemen, and other countries in the region face numerous challenges, including:
- Denied access to education and work
- Forced to serve men
- Sold for money
- Gender-based or sexual violence
- Lack of political participation
- Discrimination and inequality
- Restrictions on their clothing and bodily autonomy
- Prohibition on leaving their city or country without permission from their husbands
International Efforts
- Organizations like UNICEF have implemented strategies to improve women's rights and gender equality in the region, including integrating gender equality into humanitarian action.
Economic Consequences
- The loss of workforce in the region, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, is a significant concern.
- Women's inability to work and contribute to their households' income perpetuates poverty and economic underdevelopment in these regions.
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Description
This quiz explores the restrictions and limitations that women face in the Middle East and North Africa, including societal norms, legal barriers, and their impact on women's participation in society. It highlights the forms of restrictions and their effects on local cities, personal lives, nations, and global issues.
