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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 on the Rights of the Child
C) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
D) Convention against Torture
  • 2. What does the principle of non-discrimination in human rights law entail?
A) Equality before the law without distinction
B) Freedom from taxation
C) Special privileges for minorities
D) Rights based on nationality
  • 3. Which United Nations body is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights?
A) General Assembly
B) Human Rights Council
C) International Court of Justice
D) Security Council
  • 4. Which of the following rights is protected under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
A) Right to social security
B) Right to health care
C) Right to a fair trial
D) Right to education
  • 5. Which document aims to protect the rights of persons with disabilities?
A) Convention on the Rights of the Child
B) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
C) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
D) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • 6. 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 refers to peremptory norms of international law.
D) It is a term for human rights treaties.
  • 7. 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
  • 8. The right to life is enshrined in which document?
A) Convention on the Rights of the Child
B) Convention against Torture
C) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
D) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • 9. Which principle emphasizes the importance of cultural context in applying human rights?
A) Universalism
B) Colonialism
C) Globalization
D) Cultural relativism
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