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International Organizations and Human Rights

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Which international organization is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world?

  1. United Nations

  2. World Bank

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. World Trade Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations is the primary international organization responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world.

What is the name of the UN body that is responsible for investigating human rights violations?

  1. Human Rights Council

  2. Security Council

  3. General Assembly

  4. Economic and Social Council


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Human Rights Council is the UN body that is responsible for investigating human rights violations and making recommendations to the General Assembly.

Which international treaty is considered the foundation of international human rights law?

  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 Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is considered the foundation of international human rights law because it sets out the basic human rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to.

What is the name of the UN agency that is responsible for coordinating humanitarian aid and promoting sustainable development?

  1. United Nations Development Programme

  2. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  3. World Food Programme

  4. United Nations Children's Fund


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Development Programme is the UN agency that is responsible for coordinating humanitarian aid and promoting sustainable development.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children?

  1. United Nations Children's Fund

  2. International Labour Organization

  3. World Health Organization

  4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Children's Fund is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children.

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

  1. Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

  2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  4. Convention on the Rights of the Child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is the UN treaty that prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of women?

  1. United Nations Women

  2. International Labour Organization

  3. World Health Organization

  4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

United Nations Women is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of women.

What is the name of the UN treaty that prohibits discrimination against women in all areas of life?

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

  2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  4. Convention on the Rights of the Child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is the UN treaty that prohibits discrimination against women in all areas of life.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples?

  1. United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

  2. International Labour Organization

  3. World Health Organization

  4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.

What is the name of the UN treaty that sets out the rights of indigenous peoples?

  1. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

  2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  4. Convention on the Rights of the Child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the UN treaty that sets out the rights of indigenous peoples.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities?

  1. United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  2. International Labour Organization

  3. World Health Organization

  4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.

What is the name of the UN treaty that sets out the rights of persons with disabilities?

  1. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  4. Convention on the Rights of the Child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the UN treaty that sets out the rights of persons with disabilities.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of migrants?

  1. International Organization for Migration

  2. International Labour Organization

  3. World Health Organization

  4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Organization for Migration is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of migrants.

What is the name of the UN treaty that sets out the rights of migrants?

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

  2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  4. Convention on the Rights of the Child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is the UN treaty that sets out the rights of migrants.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of refugees?

  1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  2. International Labour Organization

  3. World Health Organization

  4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is the international organization that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of refugees.

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