The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights After World War 2 Flashcards
What does dignity mean?
Being worthy of respect
What does the Olive branch symbolized?
Traditionally offered by someone who wants to make peace after conflict.
When did WW2 end?
1945
What lead to the formation of the UNO?
The horrors of the Holocaust, and violence of WW2.
What does the UNO stand for?
United Nations Organisation
What was the aim of the UNO?
To promote a better world through international co-operation.
What did the UNO want?(3)
- Keep peace among countries of the world
- Promote human rights
- Improve living conditions in poorer parts of the world
What did the UNO do in 1948?
Wrote the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.
What did the UDHR say?
Sets the universal standard for how human beings should behave towards one another so that everyone’s human dignity is respected.
Human guts start with human beings being born ___. Because of this all of us have certain human rights which can’t be taken away.
Equal
The UDHR sets out the basic rights that should make it possible for everyone to live free and equal lives, and treated with _____ and ______, no matter who they are. Human rights are ________.
Dignity
Respect
Universal
How do we earn rights?
We don’t earn our rights we all have rights from the moment we are shorn until we die.
Did apartheid apply to the UDHR?
No they ignored every one of the rights recognized in the UDHR, they did not sign the UDHR but remained a member of UNO.
What did the UNO declare apartheid?
They declared that apartheid was a crime against humanity
What was drawn up after The democratic election 1994?
A new non-racial constitution was drawn up. It includes a Bill Of Rights, which is based on the UDHR.
