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Regional Human Rights Systems

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Which regional human rights system is responsible for protecting human rights in the Americas?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. Asian Human Rights Commission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is an autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (OAS) responsible for promoting and protecting human rights in the Americas.

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is enforced by which body?

  1. European Court of Human Rights

  2. European Commission on Human Rights

  3. Council of Europe

  4. European Parliament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is an international court established in 1959 to ensure the observance of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Which regional human rights system covers the countries of Africa?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. Asian Human Rights Commission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) is a quasi-judicial body established in 1981 to promote and protect human rights in Africa.

What is the name of the regional human rights system that covers the countries of Asia?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. Asian Human Rights Commission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is a non-governmental organization established in 1984 to promote and protect human rights in Asia.

Which regional human rights system is responsible for protecting human rights in the Arab world?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. Arab Charter on Human Rights


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Arab Charter on Human Rights is a regional human rights treaty adopted by the Arab League in 1994.

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights was adopted in which year?

  1. 1981

  2. 1986

  3. 1990

  4. 1994


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights was adopted by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1981.

Which regional human rights system is responsible for protecting human rights in the Caribbean?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. Caribbean Court of Justice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is a regional court established in 2001 to adjudicate disputes between member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was signed in which year?

  1. 1948

  2. 1950

  3. 1952

  4. 1954


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was signed in Rome on 4 November 1950.

Which regional human rights system is responsible for protecting human rights in the Pacific?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is a regional organization established in 1971 to promote cooperation among its member states in the Pacific region.

The Arab Charter on Human Rights was adopted in which year?

  1. 1990

  2. 1992

  3. 1994

  4. 1996


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Arab Charter on Human Rights was adopted by the Arab League in 1994.

Which regional human rights system is responsible for protecting human rights in Central Asia?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. Central Asian Regional Cooperation Program


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Asian Regional Cooperation Program (CARCP) is a regional organization established in 2002 to promote cooperation among its member states in Central Asia.

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) was established in which year?

  1. 1984

  2. 1986

  3. 1988

  4. 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) was established in 1984.

Which regional human rights system is responsible for protecting human rights in South Asia?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional organization established in 1985 to promote cooperation among its member states in South Asia.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was established in which year?

  1. 2001

  2. 2003

  3. 2005

  4. 2007


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was established in 2001.

Which regional human rights system is responsible for protecting human rights in Southeast Asia?

  1. African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

  2. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

  3. European Court of Human Rights

  4. Association of Southeast Asian Nations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional organization established in 1967 to promote cooperation among its member states in Southeast Asia.

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