Origins of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
What international organisation was responsible for drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The United Nations
Who were the Stolen Generations?
Aboriginal children forcibly removed from their families by government authorities
What is the name of the city where Rosa Park’s bus boycott began?
Montgomery
What year did Kevin Rudd deliver the Sorry Speech?
2008
What are common methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change?
Protests, marches, legal challenges, and advocacy.
Which country's proposal formed the basis for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The United States
Which government body controlled Aboriginal wages and reserves in Australia?
The Aboriginal Protection Board.
Who led the Freedom Rides in the United States?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What was the outcome of the 1967 Referendum in Australia?
It allowed the federal government to make laws for Aboriginal people and included them in the census.
Who was Charles Perkins, and what was his role in the Aboriginal rights movement?
Charles Perkins was an Aboriginal activist and leader of the NSW Freedom Ride, which challenged racial segregation in Australia.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted in response to the atrocities of this global conflict.
World War II
What policy aimed to integrate Aboriginal children into European society?
The assimilation policy.
How did the US Freedom Rides influence civil rights activists in Australia?
They inspired similar actions against racial segregation in Australia.
Who was Eddie Mabo, and what was the significance of the Mabo decision?
Eddie Mabo was a Torres Strait Islander activist whose legal challenge led to recognition of native title rights in Australia.
What were some key strategies used by civil rights activists in Australia and the United States to achieve their goals?
Civil rights activists in both countries employed protests, legal challenges, and advocacy to challenge discrimination.
What is the primary purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
To promote and protect human rights globally.
What was the significance of the 1938 Day of Mourning protest?
It protested against Australia Day and called for civil rights for Aboriginal peoples.
What year did the NSW Freedom Ride take place in Australia?
1965
What was the purpose of the Bringing Them Home Report?
To document the experiences of the Stolen Generations and recommend actions for reconciliation.
The Uluru handback ceremony in 1985 marked the return of ownership of Uluru (Ayers Rock) to which Indigenous group?
The Anangu people
How many articles are there in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
30
What were two main effects of the assimilation policy on Aboriginal peoples?
Loss of culture and identity, and displacement from traditional lands.
What impact did the NSW Freedom Ride have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights in Australia?
It exposed and challenged racial discrimination in rural New South Wales.
What right did Aboriginal Australians gain in 1962?
The right to vote federally.
This annual event on May 26th commemorates the mistreatment of Indigenous Australians, particularly the Stolen Generations
National Sorry Day