Human Rights Under the Law
What are human rights?
Human rights are freedoms related to all the humans.
Give examples of 5 human rights.
Right to life, freedom of speech and expression, right to education, right to health, right to equality
What are the reasons for the right to education to be violated? (3 things)
Denial of access due to conflict, gender, or disability.
How many percentage of the votes does a law need to have to pass in parliament?
Over 50 %.
What are individual rights?
Rights related to all individuals (everyone).
What are the consequences of the violating the rights for people with disabilities? (3 things)
•Limited opportunities and quality of life.
•Social isolation and stigmatization.
•Economic impact due to lower workforce participation.
Which bodies are part of executive power?
President, ministries, prime minister
What are collective rights?
Rights related to certain groups of people.
What is citizenship?
Relationship between a person and a country, in which person has certain rights and obligations.
Why is freedom of speech important? (2 things)
It is vital for democracy and civic participation.
What is the job of parliament?
Parliament's job is to propose the law, debate about the law, and vote for the law.
Give examples of 3 collective human rights.
What are the main duties of the citizens of Mongolia? (5 duties)
Pay taxes, serve military, vote, obey the law, protect the environment
What are the consequences of the violation of the freedom of speech? (3 things)
•Erosion of trust in institutions.
•Political instability.
•International criticism and sanctions.
What is the constitution of Mongolia?
It is the supreme law which defines Mongolia as a country and contains major rights and obligations for citizens.
How does a human right become an act of law?
1. parliament will propose the law, 2. parliament will vote for the law, 3. president will approve or disapprove the law, 4. Judicial review, 5. Ministries will enforce the law
What are the consequences of the violation of the right to education. (3 things)
•Deepened inequality.
•Slower poverty reduction and economic development.
•Psychological impacts on children and adults.
What is the government’s role in protecting human rights?
Government needs to make law (legislative measures), to protect the constitution, to cooperate with UN (send reports), to have institutions which protect human rights.