The Law of International Human Rights
  • 1. Which of the following is an international treaty focused on the rights of the child?
A) Convention against Torture
B) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
C) Convention on the Rights of the Child
D) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
  • 2. What does the principle of non-discrimination in human rights law entail?
A) Rights based on nationality
B) Equality before the law without distinction
C) Freedom from taxation
D) Special privileges for minorities
  • 3. Which United Nations body is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights?
A) Security Council
B) General Assembly
C) Human Rights Council
D) International Court of Justice
  • 4. What is the purpose of the International Criminal Court?
A) Enforce human rights treaties
B) Provide humanitarian aid
C) Investigate human rights violations
D) Prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity
  • 5. What is the significance of the term 'jus cogens'?
A) It refers to peremptory norms of international law.
B) It refers to customary practices in law.
C) It is a term for human rights treaties.
D) It describes regional legal systems.
  • 6. Which of the following rights is protected under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
A) Right to education
B) Right to social security
C) Right to health care
D) Right to a fair trial
  • 7. The right to life is enshrined in which document?
A) Convention against Torture
B) Convention on the Rights of the Child
C) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
D) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
  • 8. Which principle emphasizes the importance of cultural context in applying human rights?
A) Universalism
B) Colonialism
C) Globalization
D) Cultural relativism
  • 9. Which document aims to protect the rights of persons with disabilities?
A) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
B) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
D) Convention on the Rights of the Child
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