Rights And Responsibilties Flashcards

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What does the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights outline and name five rights it points out

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It sets out what every person is entitled to

Ex. 
Every body is born equal
Everybody is equal before the law
Everybody has a right to marry
Everybody has the right to a nationality
Everybody has the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
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2
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When is human international rights day

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10th of December

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3
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What does the convention on the rights of the child set out and give four categories that the rights in their convention cover

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Sets out the rights to which every child is entitled to
Four categories;
Survival rights
Development rights
Participation rights
Protection rights
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4
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What is the difference between a convention and a declaration

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A convention is legally binding where as a declaration is just suggestions and outlines

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Give five example,s from the convention on the rights of the child 1989

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The right to life
The right to a name and a nationality
The right to meet with other children 
The right to play
The right to practice their religion
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What are animals entitled to like humans

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Animals are entitled to like humans, peaceful lives free of cruelty, torture and neglect

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Who are the ISPCA and what do they do

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The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was set up to promote kindness to animals. They offer many services including
Animal rescue and rehabilitation
Rehiring animals that have been abused or neglected
Advice of taking care of pets and animals

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Why are rules important in a school

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Everybody is treated equal and fair
It gives students opportunities to reach their true potential
The school community is a healthy and safe environment for all
Everybody in the schools rights are protected

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9
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What does UDHR stand for

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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10
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Name six people who do good work in aid of human rights

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Niall mellon
Bono
Adi Roche
Mary Robinson
Fr. Peter Mc Verry
John Hume
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What are amnesty international and what are their main aims

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World wide organisation that work to protect human rights
They promote and resolve
The problems associated with people’s rights
Campaign to end human rights abuses such as,
Death penalty
Violence against men
Child labour

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12
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Who founded amnesty international and when

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Set up in 1961 by Peter Beneson.

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13
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Explain apartheid

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Apartheid means separateness in African language. Around 1918 the white minority in South Africa ruled and introduced laws that said black people could not do certain things such as;
Choose where they live
Have certain jobs
Vote
Go to certain schools
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14
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Who ended apartheid and when

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F.W De Klerk ended apartheid in 1991

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15
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Name four human right organisations

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Amnesty international
Human rights watch
Irish human rights and equality commission
Trocaire

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