Human Rights and Human Security - Chapter 7 Review

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A set of flashcards focused on key vocabulary and concepts related to human rights and human security.

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Human Rights

Entitlements inherent to all human beings, including rights to life, liberty, and security.

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Natural Law

A philosophical theory asserting that there are universal moral standards that govern human behavior.

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Charter Rights

Rights specifically written into a constitution, establishing a political contract.

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Liberal Account of Human Rights

The belief that individuals possess inalienable rights that must be protected by the government.

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Non-intervention

The principle that external powers should not interfere in the domestic affairs of sovereign states.

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Human Security

A concept focused on the protection of individuals' safety and well-being, emphasizing nonmilitary threats.

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Human Development

An idea that emphasizes improving the quality of life and capabilities of individuals.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A landmark international document adopted by the UN in 1948 that outlines basic human rights.

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R2P (Responsibility to Protect)

A global commitment that mandates states to protect their populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.

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Three Generations of Human Rights

Framework categorizing human rights into three types: civil and political rights; economic, social, and cultural rights; and collective rights.