International law
What is international law?
International law is a set of rules, agreements and treaties that are binding between countries.
When did the UN officially come into existence?
The UN officially came into existence on 24 October 1945.
What is the purpose of the United Nations Human Rights Council?
To address human rights violations.
When was the UDHR adopted?
It was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
Give examples of negative freedoms outlined in the UDHR.
- freedom from torture
- freedom from slavery or servitude
What are the sources of international law?
Treaties, customs, and general principles of law.
When was the term “UN” first used and by whom?
The term “United Nations” was first used by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt, in the 1942 Declaration by United Nations, which united the Allied countries of WWII under the Atlantic Charter.
What does the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples outline?
It outlines the individual and collective rights to culture, language, education, identity, employment and health, thereby addressing post-colonial issues which have confronted indigenous peoples for centuries.
How many articles does the UDHR consist of?
The UDHR comprises 30 articles.
Translate this word combination into English using the Active Vocabulary: коренные народы.
indigenous peoples
What issues does international law address and regulate?
· Human rights
· Treatment of refugees
· Prosecution for international crimes
· Arms agreements and controls
· Trade between states
· Preventing war
· Fair treatment of prisoners
· Preserving the environment, and others.
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What are the major branches of the UN providing humanitarian services?
- World Food Programme
- the office of the High Commissioner for Refugees with projects in over 116 countries
-peacekeeping projects in over 24 countries.
Say whether the following statement is True or False. Explain your view point.
The same civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights are granted in each country that recognises the UDHR.
False, because civil and political rights are granted according to a state's policy.
Translate this word combination into English using the Active Vocabulary: право на образование.
the right to education
What does the notion “customs” mean?
Customs are common practices between countries. They’re common practices that are so expected and consistent that countries operate with the belief that the custom is legally required and binding.
Who convokes special sessions of the General Assembly?
Special sessions are convoked by the Secretary General at the request of the Security Council or of a majority of the members of the UN.
What does the UN Charter oblige all members to do?
The UN Charter obliges all member nations to promote “universal respect for, and observance of, “human rights” and to take “joint and separate action” to that end.
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Translate this word combination into English using the Active Vocabulary: страдать от голода.
to suffer from famine
Enumerate the matters that private international law adresses.
- focuses on the relations between individuals and corporations of different states;
- determines the jurisdiction that has authority to hear a legal dispute;
- helps to decide which jurisdiction’s laws should be applied in a particular case.
What measures can the Security Council use to enforce its decisions?
Such measures include interruption of economic relations, break in transportation and communications, and severance of diplomatic relations or even the use of arms.
How does the UN implement the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human rights?
The UN supports the countries in transition to democracy, offers technical assistance in providing free and fair elections, helps to improve judicial structures, drafts constitutions and trains human rights officials.
Give examples of the rights enshrined in the articles 22 through 27.
Articles 22 through 27 detail economic, social, and cultural rights, such as the right to work, the right to form and to join trade unions, and the right to participate freely in the cultural life of the community.
Translate this word combination into English using the Active Vocabulary: повысить осведомленность.
to raise consciousness