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International Human Rights Law and Conventions

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Which of the following is not a core international human rights treaty?

  1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  4. Convention on the Rights of the Child


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Convention on the Rights of the Child is not a core international human rights treaty, but rather a specialized treaty that focuses on the rights of children.

What is the purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

  1. To set out a common standard of achievements for all peoples and nations

  2. To promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms

  3. To ensure that all people enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is intended to set out a common standard of achievements for all peoples and nations, to promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to ensure that all people enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?

  1. The right to life

  2. The right to freedom of expression

  3. The right to a fair trial

  4. The right to social security


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to social security is not a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, but rather a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

What is the purpose of the Convention on the Rights of the Child?

  1. To protect the rights of children

  2. To promote the well-being of children

  3. To ensure that children are treated with dignity and respect

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Convention on the Rights of the Child is intended to protect the rights of children, to promote their well-being, and to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of the Child?

  1. The right to life

  2. The right to education

  3. The right to freedom of expression

  4. The right to vote


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to vote is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as children are not typically allowed to vote.

What is the purpose of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?

  1. To promote the realization of economic, social and cultural rights

  2. To ensure that all people enjoy their economic, social and cultural rights

  3. To protect the economic, social and cultural rights of vulnerable groups

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is intended to promote the realization of economic, social and cultural rights, to ensure that all people enjoy their economic, social and cultural rights, and to protect the economic, social and cultural rights of vulnerable groups.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?

  1. The right to work

  2. The right to education

  3. The right to health

  4. The right to property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to property is not a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, but rather a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

What is the purpose of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women?

  1. To eliminate discrimination against women

  2. To promote the equality of women and men

  3. To ensure that women enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women is intended to eliminate discrimination against women, to promote the equality of women and men, and to ensure that women enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women?

  1. The right to equality before the law

  2. The right to equal pay for equal work

  3. The right to vote

  4. The right to own property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to own property is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, but rather a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

What is the purpose of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?

  1. To protect the rights of persons with disabilities

  2. To promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society

  3. To ensure that persons with disabilities enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is intended to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, to promote their inclusion in society, and to ensure that they enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?

  1. The right to life

  2. The right to education

  3. The right to work

  4. The right to vote


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to vote is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as persons with disabilities are not typically allowed to vote.

What is the purpose of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment?

  1. To prohibit torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

  2. To protect the rights of persons who are subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

  3. To ensure that persons who are subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment have access to justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is intended to prohibit torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, to protect the rights of persons who are subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and to ensure that persons who are subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment have access to justice.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment?

  1. The right to be free from torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

  2. The right to a fair trial

  3. The right to compensation for torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

  4. The right to vote


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to vote is not a right guaranteed by the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as persons who are subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment are not typically allowed to vote.

What is the purpose of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination?

  1. To eliminate racial discrimination

  2. To promote understanding and tolerance among all peoples

  3. To ensure that all people enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination is intended to eliminate racial discrimination, to promote understanding and tolerance among all peoples, and to ensure that all people enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination?

  1. The right to equality before the law

  2. The right to equal pay for equal work

  3. The right to vote

  4. The right to own property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to own property is not a right guaranteed by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, but rather a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

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