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18 Cards in this Set
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Human Right definition |
The basic rights and freedoms that belong to all human beings. |
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Human Rights Characteristics |
- human rights are universal. apply to everyone - human rights are inalienable. cannot be taken away. - human rights are inherent. Automatic for all human rights |
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Abolition of Slavery |
in 1833 the british governemnt passed the emanicipation act 1833 outlawing slavey in British empire. At the end of the american civil war in 1865, slavery was abolished by president lincoln. In 1890, the first treaty for abolishing slavery was created in Brussels. In 1926 slavery was defined as the status or condition of a person over whom ay or all of the powers atttached to the ownership was exercised. |
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Trade Unions |
Uniions were a response to the appling conditions, low wages and long working hours. In 1834 a group of farmers campainged for higher wages. trade unions congress was set up in 1868. in 1871 the trade unions act passed in the UK. IN 1890's the australian labour party was formed. unions are responsible for the establihment of minimum wages, working conditions, equal pay, long service leave, paid public holidays, maternity leave, annual leave and WHS laws. |
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Universal Suffrage |
The concept thta everyone has the right to vote for the government of their choice. In 1914 male suffrage in Europe and UK was granted. IN 1902 Aus and NZ gave the right for women to vot. By 1960 on 25 countries allowed this due to the war. By 2000, 70 countries. |
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Universal Education |
Idea that all human beings have the right to an education Until the last 150 years only the rich had an education. In 870 the education act was passed. 1 year later education was compulsory for all chidren under 17. It is now considered a right. |
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Emerging human rights |
- Environmental rights - Peace rights - Self determination |
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Universal declaration of right |
This set up the definiton of human rights - human rights are universal ,inalienable, inherent and permanent to all human beings. |
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International Covenant on civil and political rights |
Treaty by UN. It commits the parties inolved to respect civil and political rights of individuals, inculding the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and electoral rights. |
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International Covenant of economic, social and cultural rights |
Treaty by UN. This includes labour rights, right to heath, right to education and right to adequate standard of living. |
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State Sovereignty Pros and Cons |
Pros - States are independant and can develop their own legal system without outside interference, can enter into treaties and agreements to further human rights. Cons- International law is very hard to enfroce, countries can sign treaties and not turn them into domestic laws. Unless countrie make legislation, they do not have to comply with treaties even if they have signed up to it. |
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United Nations |
Th UN is an organisation with substantial power consisting of 192 members of state. It is the principle international organisation with responsibility for almost every aspect of international affairs. They play the role in the promotion of protection in human rights. |
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General Assembly |
The UN organ representing all Un member states; acts as a forum for golbal discussions and runs numerous comittees and programs. |
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Human Rights Council |
Un forum of member states responsible for overseeing and making recommendations on human rights in all member sates. |
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Security Council |
The Un organ responsible for maintenance of international peace and security, power to authorise military actions or other measures. |
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Office of the high Commisioner for human rights |
UN human rights office responsible for monitoring and reporting on human rights world wide. |
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International Courts of Justice |
The principle judicial organ of the UN. Has juridiction to hear disputes submitted by member states and issue adivisory opinions. |
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International Criminal Court |
Is used to prosecute human rights violation on a broad scale. Usually head of states, high ranking government officicals. |
