Understanding Human Rights Treaties

Who has rights according to the text?

• People

• Animals

• Things

• Plants

What do governments who value human rights do with international UN treaties?

• Destroy them

• Rewrite them

• Sign up to them

• Ignore them

How are UN treaties an extension of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

• Treaties were created before the UN created Human Rights therefore they are not really extensions.

• Treaties are what end wars, when someone signs a treaty they are always ending a war,

• UN Treaties are signed by countries that agree to uphold certain specific human rights according to the wording of the treaty.

• None of the other answers are accurate descriptions of how a UN treaty extends the UDHR.

Answer explanation

UN Treaties build on the UDHR by requiring countries to commit to specific human rights standards, thus operationalizing the principles outlined in the UDHR and ensuring accountability for their implementation.

Who monitors the treaties?

• Government officials who work to uphold Human Rights.

• UN Forces that work through the Local police

• UN Writers also called Human Rights Journalists

• Independent experts also called "Treaty Bodies"

Answer explanation

Independent experts, known as "Treaty Bodies", are responsible for monitoring treaties. They assess compliance and provide guidance on human rights obligations, making them the correct choice for this question.

Where can you find the treaty bodies' recommendations?

• In local newspapers

• On the UN Human Rights Office website

• In school textbooks

• On government websites

Answer explanation

The treaty bodies' recommendations are officially published and accessible on the UN Human Rights Office website, making it the most reliable source for this information compared to local newspapers, school textbooks, or government websites.

What can individuals do with the treaty bodies' findings?

• Use them to hold the government accountable

• Ignore them

• Hide them

• Sell them

Answer explanation

Individuals can use the treaty bodies' findings to hold the government accountable for its actions and commitments, ensuring that human rights standards are upheld.