Human Rights Revision

What can be defined as Human Rights?

• Those benefits granted to any adult person.

• Those entitlements for those lawfully residing in a given country.

• Those rights inherent to all human beings.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights called for freedom from __________

• A. Slavery

• B. Torture

• C. Discrimination

• D. All of the above

Which of these BEST describes the basic idea of Human Rights?

• Each one of us no matter who we are or where we are born is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms.

• You have the right to define yourself as any race, religion, or belief you choose.

• You have the right to be human and live your life the way you want.

• You have the right to own a house and personal property

Which international peacekeeping organization created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

• NATO

• The Organization of American States

What major world conflict prompted the need for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as the United Nations itself?

• World War I

• World War II

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

Asylum seekers are granted refugee status if proven that persecution has taken place in their home country.

Threats to life or freedom are always considered persecution and can be categorized based on...

• Race, Religion, Nationality, Political Opinion, Membership in a particular social group.

• Race, Torture, Nationality, Gender, Membership in a particular social group.

• Race, Nationality, Colour of Skin

• Religion, Gender, Membership, Education

Which is one of the children's rights? The right to ... .

• disrespect others

• have a lot of toys

• play

Which situation has broken someone's rights?

• A young girl is not allowed a new dress

• A little boy is sent to bed early for misbehaving

• A 6 year old boy is not allowed to go swimming

• A country's government does not allow girls to go to school

What does child labour mean ?

• Treating children nicely

• Loving children

• Forcing children to do dangerous work even if they do not want to

• Taking children to prison

Which human right is this? "People are free to choose their jobs and work with good and fair conditions at work. People will be protected if they lose their jobs."

• Right to rest and leisure

• Right to health, food, and a safe place to live

• Right to work and fair pay

• Right to education