What is the name of the pyramid used to measure the importance of basic human needs?
Maslow's Hierachy of Needs
What is the definition of a 'right'?
Things that you are entitled to or allowed.
Name 2 implications of human rights?
1. You are born with them, 2. They are inherent, 3. They belong to humans everywhere, 4. They are of immense significance
Name the 4 characterics of Human Rights?
Inalienable, interdependent, indivisible, and universal.
Name 4 out of the 7 key concepts linked to Human Rights?
Peace, sustainability, liberty, justice, legitimacy, development, inequality and conflict.
What is the difference between 'positive' and 'negative' rights?
Negative rights can only be enjoyed when constraints are placed on others. Positive rights can be enjoyed only when you are give the freedom to do something.
Describe the 2nd generation of rights.
Economic and social rights. Mainly positive rights that obliged states to provide basic necessities for its people
Describe the 3rd generation of rights.
Mainly cultural rights (group rights). Gave citizens the right to peace, development, environmental law, and sexual minorities.
Name 2 out of the 4 pathways for international law.
Treaties, international custom, general principles of law, and legal scholarship.
Name 3 reasons why states obey international law.
Self-interest and reciprocity, Identification with international norms, Fear of disorder, Fear of isolation, and Fear of punishment.
How many covenants exist in the Human Rights Regime? What are they?
2, ICCPR and ICESCR.
How many treaties exist in the Human Rights Regime? Name 3.
7. ICERD, CEDAW, CAT, CRC, ICMW, CPED, and CRPD.
What are the 3 main bodies of the Human Rights Regime?
UN Charter, the UDHR, and the 2 Covenants and 7 treaties.
What are the 3 implementation mechanisms of the HRR?
Multilateral agreement, Bilateral diplomacy and NGO advocacy.
How often do countries submit reports reviewed by the Human Rights Committee?
5 years.
