rights and responsibilities Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are Human Rights?
Basic rights and freedoms for everyone, ensuring fair and equal treatment, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation.
Awareness is vitally important.
What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) include?
Key principles such as:
* Born free and equal
* Freedom and safety
* Legal rights
* Equality before the law
* Protection from unfair arrest
* Covers nationality, marriage, and freedom of opinion.
The UDHR is a foundational document in international human rights law.
What are Participation Rights?
The right to participate in government, with regular elections and secret ballots.
What are Development Rights?
Includes the right to education, with technical/professional education generally available and higher education accessible based on merit. Education should strengthen respect for human rights.
What are Protection Rights?
The right to life, liberty, and security. Governments should increase resources for education.
What does the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child recognize?
Children’s vulnerability and need for special protection, covering:
* Civil rights
* Health
* Education
* Family
* Leisure
Gives children over 40 rights, including access to education and healthcare.
What is one example of Human Rights Abuse?
Child Labor: Exploitation of children, interfering with education and health. Can involve illegal activities like prostitution or drug trafficking.
What does Sexual Exploitation involve?
Taking advantage of someone through a relationship or position of authority. Includes prostitution.
What is Human Trafficking?
Trade of people for sexual slavery, forced labor, or criminal acts.
What is a key consideration in balancing Individual and Societal Rights?
Individual rights must be balanced against the rights of society. Freedom of speech debates consider hate speech.
What is a controversial aspect of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center?
Controversy over treatment of prisoners, many detained without charge. Concerns about torture and denial of fair trial.
Fill in the blank: The right to participate in government, with regular elections and secret ballots is known as _______.
Participation Rights
True or False: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that all individuals are born free and equal.
True
Fill in the blank: The right to life, liberty, and security is categorized under _______.
Protection Rights
