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Human Rights Law: Human Rights and Discrimination

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Which international treaty is considered the cornerstone of 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, adopted in 1948, is widely regarded as the foundation of international human rights law.

What is the principle that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status?

  1. Principle of Non-Discrimination

  2. Principle of Equality

  3. Principle of Justice

  4. Principle of Universality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-discrimination is a fundamental principle of human rights law that prohibits discrimination on various grounds.

Which international convention specifically addresses the elimination of discrimination against women?

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

  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: A
Explanation:

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

What is the term used to describe the systematic and institutionalized oppression of a particular group based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics?

  1. Institutional Discrimination

  2. Structural Discrimination

  3. Systemic Discrimination

  4. Historical Discrimination


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Structural discrimination refers to the systemic and institutionalized forms of discrimination that are embedded in the structures of society.

Which international human rights treaty focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities?

  1. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  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: A
Explanation:

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international treaty that aims to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.

What is the term used to describe the practice of treating people differently based on their perceived characteristics, rather than their actual characteristics?

  1. Stereotyping

  2. Prejudice

  3. Discrimination

  4. Bigotry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stereotyping involves making generalizations about a group of people based on their perceived characteristics, which can lead to discrimination.

Which international human rights treaty specifically addresses the rights of children?

  1. Convention on the Rights of the Child

  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 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is an international treaty that sets out the human rights of children.

What is the term used to describe the practice of denying someone their rights or opportunities based on their membership in a particular group?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Segregation

  3. Exclusion

  4. Marginalization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Discrimination involves treating someone differently based on their membership in a particular group, which can lead to the denial of their rights or opportunities.

Which international human rights treaty specifically addresses the rights of indigenous peoples?

  1. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

  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 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is an international instrument that sets out the rights of indigenous peoples.

What is the term used to describe the practice of separating people based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics?

  1. Segregation

  2. Discrimination

  3. Apartheid

  4. Exclusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Segregation involves separating people based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics, which can lead to discrimination and inequality.

Which international human rights treaty specifically addresses the rights of migrant workers?

  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. 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 International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is an international treaty that sets out the rights of migrant workers.

What is the term used to describe the practice of excluding people from participating in society based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics?

  1. Exclusion

  2. Discrimination

  3. Segregation

  4. Marginalization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exclusion involves preventing people from participating in society based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics, which can lead to discrimination and inequality.

Which international human rights treaty specifically addresses the rights of persons with disabilities?

  1. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  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 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international treaty that aims to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.

What is the term used to describe the practice of treating people differently based on their perceived characteristics, rather than their actual characteristics?

  1. Stereotyping

  2. Prejudice

  3. Discrimination

  4. Bigotry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stereotyping involves making generalizations about a group of people based on their perceived characteristics, which can lead to discrimination.

Which international human rights treaty specifically addresses the rights of children?

  1. Convention on the Rights of the Child

  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 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is an international treaty that sets out the human rights of children.

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