Unit 4 Flashcards
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What does HDI stand for?
UN Human Development Index
What is internationalism?
A principle that advocates for greater political or economic cooperation among nations.
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
What are civil rights?
Rights that protect individuals’ freedoms from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals.
What are equality rights?
Rights that ensure individuals are treated equally and without discrimination.
What are economic rights?
Rights that allow individuals to earn a living and access economic resources.
What are social rights?
Rights that ensure individuals have access to basic social services.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights inherent to all human beings.
What are cultural rights?
Rights that protect the cultural identity and heritage of individuals and communities.
What does democratization refer to?
The transition to a more democratic political regime.
What is the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?
An international treaty that grants children a comprehensive set of rights.
What does lANWGE stand for?
UN Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality
What is employment equity?
Policies that aim to eliminate barriers to employment for marginalized groups.
What are NGOs?
Non-governmental organizations that operate independently of government.
What does WIEGO stand for?
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing
What does GROOTS stand for?
Grassroots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood
What is the Green Revolution?
A period of agricultural transformation that increased food production worldwide.
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
What does EU stand for?
European Union
What is genetic modification (GM)?
The direct manipulation of an organism’s genes using biotechnology.
What is a pandemic?
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
What is public trust?
The confidence that the public has in institutions and their ability to act in the public’s interest.
What does privatize mean?
To transfer ownership of a business, enterprise, or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.
What is infrastructure?
The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society.
