Understanding Human Rights

What is the fundamental belief about human rights?

• They are privileges that can be granted or revoked.

• They are determined by individual governments.

• They apply only to citizens of certain countries.

• They are universal and inalienable rights.

Who chaired the committee that wrote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• Winston Churchill

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Eleanor Roosevelt

Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• Freedom from internet censorship

• Right to education

• Freedom of movement

• Right to a fair wage

Why is it difficult to enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights globally?

• It is considered a hard law by all countries.

• Countries have strong mechanisms to address violations.

• All countries have agreed to its terms without exception.

• It is a declaration, not a hard law, making enforcement challenging.

What does the European Convention on Human Rights establish?

• A court where member countries and citizens can bring cases

• An army to enforce human rights

• A global parliament to legislate human rights

• A declaration similar to the UDHR