Bilateralism and Multilateralism in rights

What was the prevailing opinion on Human Rights prior to WW2

• They should be universally enforced

• There was little discussion of Human Rights

• Human Rights were the sovereign responsibility of individual states

• They were enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

What is meant by the term international regime

• A global hegemon responsible for enforcing rules and order

• A set of agreed rules and norms on an issue

• A regime that focuses on developing interdependence

• The olympics

What percentage of states have ratified UN treaties and covenants on Human Rights?

• 88%

• 20%

• 92%

• 64%

Which UN body is responsible for investigating complaints and highlighting violations of rights?

• UNHRC

• UN commission on rights

• Amnesty International

• Human Rights Watch

What is meant by multilateralism

• More than two states working together

• States trading with each other

• The ability of one state to interfere in another's affairs

• The UN

What is periodic reporting

• States discuss rules and norms for grammar, particularly semi colons and full stops

• States submit reports to the UN Commission on rights and they check them

• The UNHRC investigates reports from states to decide if there has been any rights violation

• Reporting on what is going on

What is the difference between a declaration and a covenant

• A declaration is not binding

• A covenant can be ratified and part of a states' law

• There is no real difference

• States can opt into a covenant but not a declaration

What power does the Council of Europe have?

• It can enforce binding decisions on rights violations through the ECHR

• It can persuade a state to act

• It has limited advisory powers on rights

• It can enhance multilateralism and independence through discussion of sovereignty and legitimacy

Which of these is NOT a Human Rights treaty?

• Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

• Convention on the Rights of the Child

• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

• Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination of People of Gender

Which treaty has the most parties allowing complaints (i.e. is ratified within national law)

• CEDAW

• ICCPR

• ICESCR

• CRC