Human Rights
What is a right?
Something every person is entitled to.
What does discrimination mean?
Treating someone unfairly because of who they are.
Up until what age is a person considered a child.
18
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
A child is not allowed to attend school because of their disability. Which right may be violated?
The right to education and equality and protection from discrimination.
Why should we respect other people's rights?
So everyone can live safely, fairly and with dignity.
What does dignity mean?
Being treated with respect because you are a person.
Name one right children have.
Education, protection, healthcare, food or a name and identity.
In what year was the UN created?
1945
A child is forced to work instead of attending school. Which rights may be violated?
The right to education and protection from child labour.
What is a responsibility?
Something you should do or take care of.
What does fair trial mean
A court hearing where everyone is treated fairly.
Name one right and responsibility children have.
The right to education and the responsibility to learn and respect their teachers and students.
Why was the UN created after World War II?
To encourage world peace among nations.
A person is refused a job only because of their ethnicity. What is this called?
Discrimination.
Name one reason why human rights are important?
1.They protect people from being treated unfairly.
2.They keep people safe from violence and abuse.
3.They give everyone equality and fair treatment.
4.They protect our freedom to speak and share our ideas.
5.They help people live with dignity and respect.
What does slavery mean?
When a person is controlled by another person and forced to work without freedom.
How many rights or articles does a child have.
54
How many countries in the UN?
193
A company refuses to hire a qualified woman because it believes men are better workers. Which human right is being violated?
The right to equality and protection from discrimination.
Name 1 reason why human rights sometimes are not protected or respected.
1.War and conflict can hurt people and cause their human rights to be ignored. (taken away)
2.Racism and discrimination can cause people to be treated unfairly.War and conflict can hurt people and cause their human rights to be ignored.
3.Poverty can stop people from accessing food, education and healthcare.
4.Abuse of power happens when leaders use their power unfairly.
5.Lack of laws or protection can allow people to break others' rights without consequences.
What does humanitarian mean?
Means helping people and reducing their suffering.
What is the name of the international agreement about children's rights?
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Name 1 thing the UN does.
1. Maintain International Peace and Security
2. Protect Human Rights
3. Deliver Humanitarian Aid
4. Support Sustainable Development and Climate Action
5. Uphold International Law
A journalist discovers that government officials are treating prisoners unfairly, but the government threatens to arrest anyone who reports the abuse. Which two human rights may be violated?
Freedom of speech, and the right to a fair trial.