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