The UN and Rights of States
TRUE
Is a Declaration binding or not-binding?
Not- binding
I’m a land of maple leaves and ice, my capital’s name is rather nice. What city am I?
Ottawa
Human rights can be defined as:
Basic rights and freedoms to which everyone is entitled based on common humanity.
Name a conflict where Australian peacekeepers were deployed by the UN?
East Timor, Cambodia, Sudan, Rwanda, Cyrus, Solomon Islands
Article 2 of the UN Charter lists the rights of states that are members of the UN. Name 1 of these rights.
Sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence.
What is a Treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states
I have a face, two hands, and no legs. What am I?
A clock
Vote, trial by jury, acquisition of property on just terms, freedom of religion, freedom from discrimination based on state of residence
Who Chaired the UN Commission on Human Rights in 1948?
Eleanor Roosevelt
True or false: The UDHR is legally binding for all member states.
False - it is a declaration!
What is it called when the parliament signs and implements a Treaty signed by the Government into domestic law?
Ratification
I'm tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. I shine bright but don’t feel cold. What am I?
A Candle
What are implied rights?
Rights that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution, however they do exist
What is the role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a legal arm of the UN?
The ICJ settles disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on international legal questions, making it essential for peaceful dispute resolution.
Article 4 of the UN Charter states...
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.
TRUE OR FALSE..
When a country wants to sign an international treaty it first must be approved by parliament
TRUE
I fall but never hit the ground, I make no splash, I make no sound. What am I?
Temperature
Summarise the implied right of political communication
Freedom for people to freely discuss political and governmental matters
What is the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
The ICC prosecutes individuals for crimes like genocide and war crimes. The ICC is independent but works alongside the UN.
The Security Council is an organisation of the UN. There are 15 members of the SC, 5 of which are permanent. List all 5 countries.
Russia, USA, France, UK and China.
Is this a treaty?
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Gender Inequality
No
I have a tail and a head, but no body. What am I?
A coin
What is an advantage AND disadvantage of the Bill of Rights?
- Brings us up to par with other English speaking countries
- Elevates certain universal rights
- Empowers individuals to be wary of their rights
- Prevents Parliament from infringing on certain rights
- Protects minorities
The Geneva convention 1949 outlines international laws in regards to?
The Geneva Convention outlines international laws regarding the conduct of warfare, specifically focusing on the protection of individuals not participating in hostilities and those who can no longer fight.