rights
what does UDHR stand for?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
what is the difference between equality and equity?
Equality: is the idea that everyone is given the same resources and opportunities to thrive
Equity: recognises that individuals have different needs and allocates resources based on those needs to achieve an equal outcome for all
What are the 4 elements in the definition of "Human Rights"
Universal, inalienable, indivisible , interdependent
what does R2P mean?
Responsibility to protect: is a global political commitment to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.
what is a positive/negative right?
Positive: requires authorities and governments to take action (no torture)
Negative: it needs to respect the individuality of citizens by doing nothing, (right to privacy, right to life and liberty)
whats the difference between ICC and ICJ?
ICJ, international court of justice: Legal disputes between countries
decisions are legal binding without appeal
ICC, international criminal court: Individuals accursed of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes or aggression
what is codification?
Is the process of making human rights laws, such as seen in treaties and covenants, legitimate and enforceable within the legal systems of state.
what is Bonded labour?
when a person offers labour in exchange for a loan or to pay off a debt inherited from a relative.
what is cultural relativism
Rights are understood through culture: cultural relativism is the practice of understanding a person’s beliefs, values, and habits within their own culture instead of judging them by the standards of another
Signing vs Ratfiiying
signing : state agrees in principle and act in good faith but is not ready to fully commit
Ratifying: the state accept that they are bound by the treaty and accepts the consequences if they fail