Universal Declaration of Human Rights

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• A treaty signed by all UN member states

• A list of human rights standards agreed upon by the United Nations

• A declaration of war

• A religious document

In what year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1950

• 1965

Which of the following is considered a fundamental human right according to the UDHR?

• The right to own a pet

• The right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion

• The right to win every argument

• The right to unlimited wealth

How many articles are there in the UDHR?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 50

Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the UDHR?

• The right to freedom of opinion and expression

• The right to seek asylum in other countries

• The right to own property

• The right to harm others in self-defense

The first article in the UDHR focuses on the importance of:

• Equality of all humans

• Freedom of speech

• Right to education

• Right to healthcare

The UDHR is legally binding:

• True

• False

The founding idea of the UDHR is that:

• Humans are equal

• Freedom of speech is a privilege

• Economic privilege is important

• Healthcare is a privilege

According to the UDHR, freedom of speech is:

• A privilege that can be granted or revoked by the government

• A universal right

• An economic right

• A legal requirement

Economic privilege refers to:

• The advantages some people have due to their wealth or social status

• The right to seek asylum

• Gender equality

• Universal healthcare