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10 Cards in this Set
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When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations?
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1948
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What are Human Rights?
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basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to enjoy
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What does Article 1 of the declaration state?
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"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights; will of people shall be the basis of the authority of government; right to take part in govt of his country...
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what is the goal of human rights organizations?
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protecting human rights and helping to improve conditions in countries to save lives
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What is one of the most common causes of human rights violations?
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Opposition to political dissent = the difference of opinion over political issues
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what are the 3 serious violations to human rights that continually occur?
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Political dissent, racial or ethnic hatreds, and religious differences
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What is the significance of Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
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It defines human rights goals for the world community
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Who are the most vulnerable of the world's citizens?
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Children = they run the risk of suffering abuses
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What kind of abuses do children suffer?
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mainly social and economic (lack of food, education and health care)
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How is mass media helping people understand human rights?
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modern media communitions networks are helping by reporting on investigation and reports on human rights abuses making people instantly aware of violations
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