Human Rights and Genocide Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts related to human rights, genocide, and the frameworks established to protect individuals and groups.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Adopted in 1948 by the United Nations to uphold human rights after WWII.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Chaired the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Genocide

Acts committed with intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, defined by the UN.

Ethnic Cleansing

The expulsion of a group from a certain area through force or intimidation.

Conditions for Genocide

Include history of discrimination, group conflicts, political motives, and lack of government stability.

Discriminatory practice

History of unequal treatment that can lead to violence against a group.

Political motivation

Reasons related to power that can lead to targeting a group for harm.

Destabilizing Events

Events that remove diversity and lead to a fragile government, increasing risks of genocide.

Cultural Rights

The right to practice one's culture, including language and religion, as stated in the UDHR.

Social Rights

Rights to education, health care, food, clothing, shelter, and social security as defined by the UDHR.