Human Rights Revision Flashcards

A collection of flashcards summarizing key concepts related to human rights from the lecture notes.

Human Rights

Rights inherent to all human beings that we are equally entitled to without discrimination, foundational for freedom, justice, and peace.

Inalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away.

Inherent Rights

Rights that are permanent and essential to human beings.

Universal Rights

Rights that apply to everyone, everywhere.

UDHR

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, created in 1948, outlining fundamental human rights applicable globally.

Geneva Conventions

International treaties that establish rules for the humane treatment of war victims; first codified in 1864.

First Generation Rights

Civil and political rights; protect individuals from state excesses (e.g., right to life, equality before the law).

Second Generation Rights

Social, cultural, and economic rights (e.g., right to work, education, and health care).

Third Generation Rights

Rights requiring global cooperation (e.g., peace, environmental rights).

Abolition of Slavery

The movement to eliminate the practice of slavery, culminating in various laws and treaties.

Trade Unionism

The organization of workers to protect their rights and interests, particularly regarding working conditions and wages.

Universal Suffrage

The right of all adult citizens to vote in political elections.

Environmental Rights

The human right to a safe and suitable environment, essential for life.

Self Determination

The right for people of a territory to determine their own political status without external influence.

Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

An international treaty ensuring a range of civil and political rights for individuals.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

An international treaty aimed at eliminating discrimination against women.

Right to Education

The fundamental human right guaranteeing access to education for everyone.

Modern Slavery

Forms of slavery that persist today, including forced labor and human trafficking.

R2P (Responsibility to Protect)

The principle asserting that states have the responsibility to protect their populations from genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)

Organizations that operate independently of governments to promote human rights and provide assistance.

Article 19 of the UDHR

Guarantees the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

Australia's Human Rights Framework

The set of legislation and policies aimed at protecting human rights in Australia, without a formal charter.

Discrimination against Women

Unequal treatment based on gender that limits women's rights, opportunities, and freedoms.

International Criminal Court (ICC)

A court established to prosecute individuals for international crimes, including genocide and war crimes.