Human Rights- Vocabulary

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What is a facility?

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A facility is a place provided for a particular purpose.

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What does it mean to defend?

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To protect from harm.

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What are human rights?

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Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person.

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What does essential mean?

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Absolutely necessary.

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What does it mean to belong justifiably to every person?

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It means that human rights are for EVERYONE.

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What is equality?

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The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

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What is discrimination?

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Unjust treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, age, or gender.

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What is a human right?

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A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.

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What does it mean to protect?

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To keep safe from harm or injury.

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What is the significance of human rights?

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They ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.