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The Battle Against Injustice: Fighting for a Better World

Description: The Battle Against Injustice: Fighting for a Better World
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Which historical figure is known for their nonviolent resistance and advocacy for civil rights?

  1. Martin Luther King Jr.

  2. Nelson Mandela

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Rosa Parks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement in the United States, advocating for equality and justice through nonviolent protests and speeches.

What is the name of the international organization that works to promote peace and security among nations?

  1. United Nations

  2. World Bank

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. World Trade Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, promote human rights, foster social and economic development, and protect the environment.

What is the term used to describe the systematic discrimination against a particular group of people based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Racism

  2. Sexism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Classism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racism is a form of discrimination that involves prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination against individuals based on their perceived race or ethnicity.

Which global movement aims to end poverty, hunger, and inequality by 2030?

  1. Millennium Development Goals

  2. Sustainable Development Goals

  3. Global Compact

  4. Kyoto Protocol


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 interconnected global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015, aiming to end poverty, hunger, and inequality by 2030.

What is the name of the international treaty that prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment?

  1. Geneva Convention

  2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  3. Convention against Torture

  4. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Convention against Torture is an international treaty that prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

What is the name of the global movement that advocates for gender equality and women's rights?

  1. Me Too Movement

  2. Women's March

  3. #TimesUp Movement

  4. HeForShe Campaign


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Me Too Movement is a global movement that aims to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault, and to empower survivors to come forward and share their stories.

Which international organization works to promote cooperation among its member countries in the areas of trade, investment, and economic development?

  1. World Trade Organization

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. World Bank

  4. United Nations Development Programme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade and aims to promote free trade among its member countries.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international treaty that aims to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.

Which global movement advocates for the rights of indigenous peoples and the preservation of their traditional lands and cultures?

  1. Land Back Movement

  2. Idle No More Movement

  3. United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

  4. Indigenous Environmental Network


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Land Back Movement is a global movement that advocates for the return of indigenous lands to their traditional owners and the recognition of indigenous rights.

What is the name of the international organization that works to promote cooperation among its member countries in the areas of health, education, and social welfare?

  1. World Health Organization

  2. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

  3. United Nations Children's Fund

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation among its member countries in the areas of education, science, culture, and communication.

Which global movement advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and the recognition of their identities and relationships?

  1. Stonewall Riots

  2. Gay Pride Movement

  3. LGBTQ+ Rights Movement

  4. Marriage Equality Movement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The LGBTQ+ Rights Movement is a global movement that advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, including the recognition of their identities and relationships, and the end of discrimination and violence against them.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to prevent and eliminate all forms of discrimination against women?

  1. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

  2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  3. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  4. Convention against Torture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is an international treaty that aims to prevent and eliminate all forms of discrimination against women.

Which global movement advocates for the rights of people with disabilities and the recognition of their full and equal participation in society?

  1. Disability Rights Movement

  2. Accessible Society Movement

  3. Inclusive Society Movement

  4. Equal Rights for People with Disabilities Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Disability Rights Movement is a global movement that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities and the recognition of their full and equal participation in society.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect the rights of migrant workers and their families?

  1. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

  2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  3. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  4. Convention against Torture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is an international treaty that aims to protect the rights of migrant workers and their families.

Which global movement advocates for the rights of refugees and displaced persons and the provision of humanitarian assistance to them?

  1. Refugee Rights Movement

  2. Asylum Seekers Movement

  3. Internally Displaced Persons Movement

  4. Global Refugee Forum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Refugee Rights Movement is a global movement that advocates for the rights of refugees and displaced persons and the provision of humanitarian assistance to them.

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