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W h a t are H u m a n R I g h t s ?

W h a t are H u m a n R I g h t s ?. Tracy C. SS 11: Block 2B. What do they mean to you?. The definition is subjective , varying from culture to culture. Many believe rights include adequate food, shelter, and protection.

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W h a t are H u m a n R I g h t s ?

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  1. W h a t are H u m a n R I g h t s ? Tracy C. SS 11: Block 2B

  2. What do they mean to you? • The definition is subjective, varying from culture to culture. • Many believe rights include adequate food, shelter, and protection. • Commonly used to describe other rights - freedom of speech, thought, religion, etc.

  3. Global Movement for Human Rights • Concern for the protection of human rights became concerning after WWII’s atrocities. • Global movement for human rights greatly influential in bringing change in countries. Example: The end of the racist system of apartheid (segregation) in Africa due to pressure groups. • Exposure of child laborin other countries. • Human right abuses being pushed for government topic discussions. • Pressure for linking human rights with trade talks to encourage Canada’s trading partners to improve human rights in their partner country.

  4. Universal declaration of human rights • Proclaimed at United Nations council in 1948. • The united Nations outline of the rights to which all human being are entitled. • Based on belief that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. • 1st international statement recognizing all humans have specific rights & freedoms.

  5. Universal declaration of human rights in Canada & other countries • Canadian federal & provincial governments signed and ratified the declaration. • Individuals can complain to UN’s Human Rights Committeeif they believe the Canadian government is not meeting un standards. • Non-governmental organizations ( NGOs) helped promote acceptance of the United nations declaration in other countries. • However, UN’s only power under the declaration is to draw global attention to abuses & pressurize offending countries.

  6. International Courts and tribunals • In 1946, the United nation established the International Court of Justice at the Hague, Netherlands. • To settle dispute between countries based on international law, only if both sides agree to ask for its help. • By 2002, 60 countries established a permanent International Criminal Court ( ICC ) THAT AHD THE POWER TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INDIVIDUALS. • Us AND CHINA WERE AGAINST THE icc.

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