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Human Rights Awareness and Responsibilities Quiz

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Which of the following documents outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms that every human being is entitled to?

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Explanation

Foundational document articulating human rights.

What year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly?

1948

Explanation

Year of adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

In which year was the United Nations established?

1945

Explanation

Year of the establishment of the United Nations.

In which year was the European Convention on Human Rights adopted?

1950

Explanation

Year of adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four main categories of human rights?

Social rights

Explanation

Exclusion from the four main categories of human rights.

Who is responsible for upholding and protecting human rights within a country?

The government

Explanation

Primary entity responsible for human rights within nations.

What is the primary purpose of the International Bill of Human Rights?

To protect and promote human rights worldwide

Explanation

Overall objective of the International Bill of Human Rights.

Which organization is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

United Nations Human Rights Council

Explanation

Designated body for monitoring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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

Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Explanation

Treaty focusing on the rights of children.

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Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that 'Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion'?

Article 18

Explanation

Specific article guaranteeing freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.

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Which human right is violated when a person is subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment?

Right to freedom from torture

Explanation

Specific human right violated in cases of torture or cruel treatment.

#12

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

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Explanation

Treaty focusing on the rights of persons with disabilities.

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Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that 'No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile'?

Article 9

Explanation

Specific article safeguarding against arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile.

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

Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

Explanation

Treaty focusing on the rights of refugees.

Human Rights Awareness and Responsibilities Quiz

Which of the following documents outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms that every human being is entitled to?

What year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly?

In which year was the United Nations established?

In which year was the European Convention on Human Rights adopted?

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four main categories of human rights?

Who is responsible for upholding and protecting human rights within a country?

What is the primary purpose of the International Bill of Human Rights?

Which organization is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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

Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that 'Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion'?

Which human right is violated when a person is subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment?

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

Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that 'No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile'?

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

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