Human Rights Mechanisms and Challenges

Human Rights Mechanisms and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video provides an overview of the United Nations' role in international human rights law, focusing on the UN Charter, treaty bodies, and the Human Rights Council. It explains the functions of treaty bodies, including the reporting and individual complaints processes, and describes the structure and criticisms of the Human Rights Council. The video also covers regional human rights systems in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Arab League, highlighting their strengths compared to the global system.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the United Nations Charter in terms of human rights?

It established the International Criminal Court.

It created the European Court of Human Rights.

It abolished the death penalty worldwide.

It made human rights a part of international law.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the UN treaty bodies?

To draft new international treaties.

To provide military support to member states.

To supervise and monitor the implementation of human rights treaties.

To enforce international law through sanctions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are members of the UN treaty bodies selected?

They are appointed by the UN Secretary-General.

They are elected by the State parties to the relevant treaty.

They are nominated by non-governmental organizations.

They are selected through a public vote.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of the UN Human Rights Council?

It is a judicial body with binding decisions.

It is an inter-governmental, political body.

It only focuses on economic rights.

It operates independently of the UN General Assembly.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)?

An annual report on global human rights violations.

A review of the human rights records of all UN member states.

A special session of the UN Security Council.

A process where the UN reviews its own human rights policies.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a criticism of the Human Rights Council's focus?

It only addresses issues in Europe.

It lacks any political influence.

It disproportionately focuses on certain states and issues.

It focuses too much on economic issues.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which regional human rights system is considered the oldest?

The Inter-American system.

The Arab system.

The European system.

The African system.

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