Question 1

According to the chapter, there are approximately ____________ people globally who are victims of human trafficking.

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According to the chapter, there are approximately 40.3 million people globally who are victims of human trafficking, making it a multi-billion dollar industry.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a student-led human rights campaign?

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Madres of the Plaza de Mayo was not a student-led human rights campaign; it was led by mothers protesting against the disappearance of their children during Argentina's Dirty War.

Question 3

In early 2012, Amnesty International encouraged their student groups to participate and take action as a part of .

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Amnesty International encouraged their student groups to participate in Death Penalty Awareness Week in early 2012.

Question 4

According to the chapter, Amnesty International student campaigns in the U.S. are currently focused on .

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According to the chapter, Amnesty International student campaigns in the U.S. are currently focused on gun violence, specifically advocating for stronger gun control measures and supporting survivors of gun violence.

Question 5

With examples, describe key characteristics of Human Rights.

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Question 6

In what ways are first and second-generation rights different?

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Question 7

According to Johan Galtung (1994), human rights are supposed to serve human needs.

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Question 8

In 100 words, describe progressive realization of Human Rights, as explained in the chapter.

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Question 9

Describe and give examples of how elite actors play a role in promoting human rights.

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Question 10

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and why does it matter?

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Question 11

Despite its overwhelming passage, the UDHR is not legally binding.

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Question 12

Describe the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

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Question 13

Describe the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

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Question 14

What is the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT)?

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Question 15

Reflect on the Trump administration's policy of separating children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Question 16

Reflect on the relationship between IGOs, NGOs, and human rights.

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Question 17

Reflect on the role of customary law in global politics.

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Question 18

Discuss the impact of sweatshops.

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Question 19

What is the value of measuring and reporting human rights?

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Question 20

Using specific examples, explain universalism as a characteristic of human rights.

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Quiz 12: Human Rights: a Tool for Preserving and Enhancing Human Dignity