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