UDHR Flash Cards

Who is Malala Yousafzai?

• A renowned scientist known for her work in physics.

• A spokesperson for the right for women to be able to be educated.

• A famous actress in Hollywood films.

• A political leader advocating for environmental issues.

Article #4

• No one should be held in slavery for any reason. The buying and selling of human beings should be prevented at all times.

• Everyone has the right to own property and no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of their property.

• All individuals are entitled to freedom of speech and expression.

• Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.

Who was Sojourner Truth?

• She was a famous author and poet.

• She was born into slavery but became an abolitionist and fought against slavery.

• She was a prominent politician in the 19th century.

• She was a scientist who discovered a cure for a disease.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

UDHR

• was created after World War 2 to help countries around the world together. It was created at the United Nations with the help of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

• was established in the 19th century to promote civil rights and liberties.

• was drafted by a group of scientists to address global warming issues.

• is a document that outlines the economic policies of the United Nations.

What is democracy?

• A system of government where citizens elect the people of who represent them to make the laws. It is related to article # 21.

  Democracy first started in the country of Greece.

• A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power.

• A political system where decisions are made by a small group of elites.

• A type of government where laws are made by a council of elders.

Article # 23

• You have the right to work and to choose your job, to have fair and safe working conditions, and to be protected against not having work.

  
  

• You have the right to free education and to choose your school.

• You have the right to express your opinions freely and to participate in public life.

• You have the right to own property and to manage your own affairs.

What does universal mean?

• It means that it is for the whole world - not just one country.

• It refers to something that is only applicable in a specific region.

• It indicates a concept that is limited to a particular culture.

• It describes something that is universally disliked by everyone.

How many rights are listed on the UDHR?

• 20 articles

• 25 articles

• 30 articles

• 35 articles

The UDHR was adopted on

• November 20, 1948

• December 10, 1948

• January 1, 1949

• October 24, 1945

Article #21

• You have the right to be part of your government by being in it, or choosing the people who are in fair elections.

  
  

• You have the right to free speech and expression.

• You have the right to a fair trial and legal representation.

• You have the right to privacy and protection from unlawful searches.