human rights & global organization
what document created a global standard for human rights after world war II?
the united nations universal declaration of human rights
what is globalization?
the increasing connection of economies and cultures around the world
what is a pandemic?
a disease outbreak that spreads across many countries or continents
what is deforestation?
the cutting down and removal of forests
what skill is strongly connected to economic development?
literacy
which organization was mainly responsible for adopting the universal declaration of human rights?
the united nations
what does WTO stand for?
world trade organization
which major health crisis spread globally and hurt many developing nations?
the HIV and AIDS crisis
what environmental issue is caused by rising global temperatures?
climate change
why is that literacy important in a global economy?
it helps people get jobs, use technology, and improve living standards
name one woman who helped influence the universal declaration of human rights
to protect the rights and freedoms of all people
what was the purpose of NAFTA?
to allow freer trade between the united states, canada, and mexico
what conflict happened after yugoslavia collapsed in the 1990s?
the bosnia conflict or bosnian war
what was the green revolution?
a period of increased food production using new farming methods and technology
what happens to many countries with low literacy rates?
they often struggle with property and instability
what was the main goal of the universal declaration of human rights?
to protect the rights and freedoms of all people
what european organization allows member nations to trade more freely?
the european union
what term describes the forced removal or killing of ethnic groups?
ethnic cleansing
what was the one negative effect of the green revolution?
soil degradation or dependance on chemicals
what is human capital?
the skills and education of a population
why do some countries still struggle to follow human rights standards today?
because of war, poverty ,discrimination, weak governments, or political conflict
what is protectionism?
when countries protect local businesses by limiting imports from other nations
what showed the limits of globalization during the bosnia conflict?
global organization struggled to stop violence and protect cilvillians
why are climate change and deforestation considered global problems?
because they affect ecosystems, weather, resources, and people around the world
what major challenge still exists in globalization today?
unequal development between wealthy and poorer nations