Give an example of a UN Fund or Programme. Give one example of how it functions to improve human rights violations. correct answers UNICEF - UN Children's fund (works to save children's lives and defend their rights - In a humanitarian crisis, UNICEF works to reuinify separated children, releasing...
Give an example of a UN Fund or Programme. Give one example of how it functions to
improve human rights violations. correct answers UNICEF - UN Children's fund (works
to save children's lives and defend their rights - In a humanitarian crisis, UNICEF works
to reuinify separated children, releasing and reitegrating children associated with armed
groups).
WFP - World Food Programme (works to eradicate hunger and malnurition by reaching
those in need in remote areas - dropping food from planes when all avenues are
closed).
Give an example of a UN Specialised Agency. Give one example of how it functions to
improve human rights violations. correct answers WHO - World Health Organisation
(directing and coordinating authority on international health in the UN system e.g.
manage and lead goals for covid 19 and HIV spread)
UNESCO - UN Educational, scientific and cultural organisation (focuses on everything
from teacher training and helping to improve education world wide to protecting
impotanct historical and cultural sites around the world)
What was the significance of the 1966 Optional Protocol under the ICCPR? correct
answers Allows the UN HR Committee to hear complaints from Australians who allege
their government has breached their rights under the ICCPR.
What is the CRC? What does it outline and give one example of one article contained
within it. correct answers The Convention on the Rights of the Child. Sets out political,
civil, economic, social and health etc. rights of a child. A child is anyone under the age
of 18. E.g. every child has the right to have a relationship with both parents. (3 parts; 54
articles)
What is the CEDAW? What does it outline and give one example of one article
contained within it. correct answers The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women. Women should not be discriminate against with a focus
on politcal representation e.g voting rights, right to nationality, education, emoployment
and health. E.g. equality in a marriage and family life; equality before the law. (6 parts;
30 articles)
What is the CRPD? What does it outline and give one example of one article contained
within it. correct answers The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - to
protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. E.g. people with a disability
have the right to enjoy all public places (1 part; 50 articles)
What is the ICCPR? What does it outline and give one example of one article contained
within it. correct answers International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Civil and
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