Health And Hunan Rights Flashcards
(124 cards)
1
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What does Sharia law encompass?
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Legal rules and social standards such as diet and clothing codes
Sharia law is applied in most Muslim countries.
2
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By what percentage have global polio cases fallen since 1980?
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99%
This significant reduction highlights the success of global vaccination efforts.
3
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What is the life expectancy in Russia?
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70 years
In comparison, countries like Japan, Switzerland, and Singapore have a life expectancy of 83 years.
4
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How much did Switzerland spend on healthcare in 2014?
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US$9000
This is significantly higher than the US$800 spent by Russia.
5
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Where are 15 out of the 20 worst areas for social care located?
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In the north of England
This indicates a regional disparity in social care quality.
6
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What percentage of cities with the lowest employment are located in the north of England?
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80%
This statistic underscores economic challenges faced by the region.
7
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How many more students are schools in the south sending to Oxbridge compared to the national average?
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50%
Oxbridge refers to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
8
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What is the average weekly wage of a woman in Camden?
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£560
In contrast, women in Hartley Pool earn an average of £250 per week.
9
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What percentage of judges in the High Court went to private school?
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75%
This reflects the influence of educational background on judicial appointments.
10
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What percentage of women work in Saudi Arabia?
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22%
11
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What percentage of the Saudi Arabian population lives in poverty?
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20%
12
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What proportion of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare is state funded?
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80%
13
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How many people immigrated to Greece in 2013?
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400,000
14
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What was the unemployment rate in Greece during the crisis?
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30%
15
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What was Greece’s debt as a percentage of its GDP?
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180%
16
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How much did Oxfam cut due to accusations of exploitation?
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£16 million
17
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What was the reason for Oxfam’s cuts after the 2010 earthquake?
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Accusations of exploiting female victims sexually
18
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How much was Nestle’s debt claim on Ethiopia that they backed down from?
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$6 million
19
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What amount did Nestle turn down from the Ethiopian government?
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$1.5 million
20
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How many goals did the millennial development goals increase to in the sustainable development goals?
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17
21
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How many countries agreed to the sustainable development goals?
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190
22
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True or False: Achievements of the sustainable development goals have been uniform across all countries.
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False
23
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What percentage has the proportion of those living on one dollar per day fallen by since 2015?
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14%
900 million people still live on this amount.
24
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How much has undernourishment fallen by?
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12%
Hunger is still not met in sub-Sahara Africa.
25
In what percentage of countries has women's representation in Parliament increased in the past 20 years?
Nearly 90%
## Footnote
This indicates significant progress in gender representation.
26
How many primary age children are still not attending school?
57 million
## Footnote
This highlights ongoing educational challenges.
27
By what percentage has the number of dying children before their fifth birthday decreased since 1990?
More than half
## Footnote
This reflects improvements in child health.
28
What is the percentage decline in maternal mortality?
35%
## Footnote
Particularly significant in Southeast Asia and Sahara in Africa.
29
By what percentage have HIV infections fallen between 2000 and 2010?
40%
## Footnote
This indicates progress in HIV prevention efforts.
30
How many lives have TB prevention efforts saved?
40 million
## Footnote
This showcases the impact of TB prevention programs.
31
How many people still don’t have access to clean sanitation?
2.1 billion
## Footnote
Access to clean sanitation remains a critical issue.
32
What percentage of the world still lacks clean water?
40%
## Footnote
This emphasizes the global water crisis.
33
What percentage of boys and girls have education and knowledge about HIV?
20%
## Footnote
This indicates a gap in HIV education.
34
What organization has helped low-income countries deliver further education to young people to combat HIV?
UNESCO
## Footnote
Their efforts are aimed at reducing the spread of HIV.
35
What is the poorest country in the world?
Rwanda
## Footnote
44% of the population lives in poverty.
36
What’s the decline in underweight children in Rwanda
There is also a 20% decline of underweight children since 1990.
37
What percentage has the proportion of those living on one dollar per day fallen by since 2015?
14%
## Footnote
900 million people still live on this amount.
38
How much has undernourishment fallen by?
12%
## Footnote
Hunger is still not met in sub-Sahara Africa.
39
In what percentage of countries has women's representation in Parliament increased in the past 20 years?
Nearly 90%
## Footnote
This indicates significant progress in gender representation.
40
How many primary age children are still not attending school?
57 million
## Footnote
This highlights ongoing educational challenges.
41
By what percentage has the number of dying children before their fifth birthday decreased since 1990?
More than half
## Footnote
This reflects improvements in child health.
42
What is the percentage decline in maternal mortality?
35%
## Footnote
Particularly significant in Southeast Asia and Sahara in Africa.
43
By what percentage have HIV infections fallen between 2000 and 2010?
40%
## Footnote
This indicates progress in HIV prevention efforts.
44
How many lives have TB prevention efforts saved?
40 million
## Footnote
This showcases the impact of TB prevention programs.
45
How many people still don’t have access to clean sanitation?
2.1 billion
## Footnote
Access to clean sanitation remains a critical issue.
46
What percentage of the world still lacks clean water?
40%
## Footnote
This emphasizes the global water crisis.
47
What percentage of boys and girls have education and knowledge about HIV?
20%
## Footnote
This indicates a gap in HIV education.
48
What organization has helped low-income countries deliver further education to young people to combat HIV?
UNESCO
## Footnote
Their efforts are aimed at reducing the spread of HIV.
49
What is the poorest country in the world?
Rwanda
## Footnote
44% of the population lives in poverty.
50
By what percentage has Rwanda successfully halved the number of people suffering from hunger?
Not specified
## Footnote
There is also a 20% decline of underweight children since 1990.
51
What was Thailand's mortality rate per 100,000 in 1990?
30 per 100,000
## Footnote
This rate has since reduced to nine.
52
What program did Thailand create to improve maternal health?
Safe motherhood program
## Footnote
This program contributed to the reduction in mortality rates.
53
What percentage of teachers were killed in Rwanda?
75%
## Footnote
This statistic highlights the impact of the genocide on education.
54
What is the average reading speed of children in Rwanda?
23 words per minute
## Footnote
This is significantly lower than the global average of 60 words per minute.
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What percentage of children in Rwanda completed primary education before the genocide?
24%
## Footnote
This figure improved to 70% after the genocide.
56
By what percentage have HIV infections fallen in sub-Sahara Africa?
40%
## Footnote
This decline is significant in the context of public health.
57
What environmental goal did New Zealand set for 2015?
Net zero emissions
## Footnote
This goal aims to ensure environmental stability.
58
What innovative public transport initiative did New Zealand implement?
Innovative public transport to stop car users
## Footnote
This initiative is part of broader environmental efforts.
59
How much funding did New Zealand allocate to new walking and cycling projects?
$1 billion
## Footnote
This funding supports sustainable transportation options.
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Fill in the blank: Thailand's mortality rate has reduced to _______.
nine
## Footnote
This reflects significant improvements in health care.
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True or False: Rwanda's primary education completion rate increased after the genocide.
True
## Footnote
The rate increased from 24% to 70%.
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What was Thailand's mortality rate per 100,000 in 1990?
30
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What is Thailand's current mortality rate per 100,000?
9
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What program has Thailand created to improve maternal health?
Safe motherhood program
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What has Thailand improved to enhance family planning?
Contraception
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What percentage of teachers were killed in Rwanda?
75%
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What is the average reading speed of children in Rwanda?
23 words per minute
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What is the global average reading speed compared to Rwanda's average?
60 words per minute
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What percentage of children in Rwanda completed primary education before the genocide?
24%
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What percentage of children in Rwanda completed primary education after the genocide?
70%
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By what percentage have HIV infections fallen in Sub-Saharan Africa?
40%
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What environmental goal has New Zealand aimed for by 2015?
Net zero emissions
73
What type of innovative public transport has New Zealand created?
To stop car users
74
How much funding has New Zealand allocated to new walking and cycling projects?
$1 billion
75
What document sets out 30 human rights and was adopted by the UN?
The universal declaration of human rights
## Footnote
This declaration serves as a fundamental document advocating for the protection of human rights globally.
76
What was established after World War II to promote awareness of human rights in Europe?
The European convention on human rights
## Footnote
This convention aims to ensure the protection of human rights across European nations.
77
What is a significant drawback of the European convention on human rights?
It takes a long time to make rules, leading to a backlog of cases
## Footnote
This backlog can delay justice for individuals seeking redress for human rights violations.
78
What does the Geneva convention prohibit?
Torture, hostagetaking, and war crimes
## Footnote
These prohibitions are essential for maintaining humanitarian standards during conflicts.
79
What percentage of countries surveyed reportedly broke treaties related to human rights?
82% out of 160 countries
## Footnote
This statistic highlights widespread non-compliance with international human rights treaties.
80
What controversial practice is still reported at Guantánamo Bay?
Torture
## Footnote
The ongoing use of torture at this facility raises significant human rights concerns.
81
What legislation enacted in the UK in 1998 aims to enhance the effectiveness of human rights laws?
The UK’s 1998 human rights act
## Footnote
This act incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.
82
What event occurred in 2011 involving a hotel receptionist in Iraq?
Found beaten and accused by the UK British Army
## Footnote
This incident led to a compensation payment totaling 20 million to 300 cases of alleged abuse.
83
How many countries have been proven to still use torture against the Geneva convention?
141 countries
## Footnote
This figure underscores the ongoing challenge of enforcing international human rights laws.
84
How many people died in the Afghanistan war in 2001?
240,000 people
## Footnote
This conflict had a devastating impact on the Afghan population and infrastructure.
85
What was the loss of US and UK personnel during the Afghanistan war?
3500 US personnel and 1000 UK service members
## Footnote
These casualties reflect the human cost of military engagement in the region.
86
How many people were displaced due to the Afghanistan war?
2.7 million people
## Footnote
Displacement affects the stability and humanitarian conditions within the region.
87
What percentage of the Afghan population still lives below the poverty line?
50%
## Footnote
This statistic indicates the severe economic challenges faced by the Afghan people post-conflict.
88
In what year did the Taliban regroup after losing control of most of Afghanistan?
2005
## Footnote
The resurgence of the Taliban has significant implications for security and governance in Afghanistan.
89
What was the impact of the Ukraine invasion from Russia on the G7?
Exclusion from the G7
## Footnote
This exclusion led European countries to seek alternative energy sources.
90
What type of interventions improved the Ivory Coast conflict?
Non-military interventions such as:
* Diplomatic negotiations
* Humanitarian aid
* Economic sanctions
## Footnote
These interventions contributed to the resolution of the conflict.
91
What has been the annual GDP growth rate of the Ivory Coast over the past 10 years?
8% annually
## Footnote
This indicates significant economic development.
92
What happened to Saddam Hussein in 2003?
He was arrested and killed
## Footnote
This event ended his dictatorship but led to long-term instability in oil reserves.
93
How much aid was given to Bangladesh in 2014?
$2.4 billion
## Footnote
This aid was primarily invested in large infrastructure projects.
94
What was a negative outcome of the aid given to Bangladesh in 2014?
It did not address poverty
## Footnote
The investment also focused on the garment industry without improving wages or working conditions.
95
By what percentage has debt across Africa to China increased in the last 10 years?
More than 10%
## Footnote
This indicates growing financial dependency.
96
Fill in the blank: The Ukraine invasion has shifted global ______ dynamics.
security
## Footnote
This shift has highlighted the challenges of achieving peace.
97
What percentage of North Korea’s population was killed by a farm disaster in the 1990s?
10%
## Footnote
This event contributed to the ongoing food insecurity in North Korea.
98
What percentage of North Korea is food insecure?
70%
## Footnote
This statistic highlights the severe food crisis in the country.
99
How many haircuts can women in North Korea choose from?
18
## Footnote
This reflects the strict regulations on personal appearance in North Korea.
100
How many cars are there per 1000 people in North Korea?
11
## Footnote
In contrast, South Korea has 473 cars per 1000 people.
101
How many inmates are held in one North Korean detention camp?
20,000
## Footnote
This camp is comparable in size to Washington DC.
102
Which countries disregarded the Geneva conventions during World War II?
Germany and Japan
## Footnote
Their actions during the war led to numerous human rights violations.
103
What percentage of global GDP does China account for?
15%
## Footnote
This statistic illustrates China's significant role in the global economy.
104
In what year did India overtake China as the world's fastest growing economy?
2016
## Footnote
This shift in economic growth dynamics is notable in global economic discussions.
105
What percentage of India's prisoners are still yet to be tried?
70%
## Footnote
This raises concerns about the judicial process in India.
106
What human rights abuses has the Chinese government been accused of?
Covering up disappearances and torturing prison members
## Footnote
These actions have drawn international condemnation.
107
What percentage of Zimbabwe’s population lives in poverty due to corruption?
50%
## Footnote
Corruption has severely impacted economic stability in Zimbabwe.
108
Are opposition parties allowed in China?
No
## Footnote
This lack of political plurality is a hallmark of China's regime.
109
What has India been accused of regarding internet access?
Purposeful internet shutdowns
## Footnote
This accusation points to issues of freedom and security in the country.
110
What is the global gender gap index used to measure?
Gender equality
## Footnote
It assesses various factors contributing to gender disparities.
111
Which countries have the highest global gender gap index?
Iceland, Finland, and Norway
## Footnote
These countries are recognized for their commitment to gender equality.
112
What is significant about Rwanda's gender demographics post-genocide?
70% of the population consisted of females
## Footnote
This demographic shift influenced government spending on health and education.
113
What percentage of government spending in Rwanda is allocated to education?
17%
## Footnote
This reflects a prioritization of education in the recovery process.
114
What does Norway target to achieve regarding women in government?
Increase women into Parliamentary positions
## Footnote
They have also created post-maternity work programs.
115
What percentage of the world's undiscovered oil is contained in the Arctic?
13%
## Footnote
The Arctic also contains 30% of untapped gas.
116
How much aid does the UK supply?
£12 billion
## Footnote
This reflects the UK's commitment to international development.
117
What percentage of GNI do wealthier UN countries commit to development aid?
0.7%
## Footnote
This benchmark is part of international aid commitments.
118
How many countries does the US provide military aid to annually?
150
## Footnote
Much of this aid aims to protect US interests.
119
What direct military action took place in 2003?
UK and US troops invaded Iraq
## Footnote
This action was against Saddam Hussein's government.
120
What was an example of indirect military action by the British army?
Training Nigerian forces in 2017
## Footnote
This aimed to improve security in Nigeria.
121
How many eligible voters are there in Iraq post-Saddam Hussein?
25 million
## Footnote
This transition to democracy has increased political participation.
122
What percentage of parliament seats in Iraq are allocated to women?
25%
## Footnote
This aims to ensure female representation in government.
123
How many organizations remain in Haiti since the 2010 disaster?
10,000
## Footnote
Many victims are still living in temporary shelters years later.
124
How many victims were still living in temporary shelters five years after the 2010 disaster in Haiti?
500,000
## Footnote
This highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
