When did human rights start?
Answer 1: Always present in Religion and traditional values Answer 2: The Enlightenment (Rights of Man constitutions) Answer 3: 1948 UDHR
What was the historical context?
Pre WWII: -League of Nations Minority Treaties -International Laws on slavery, trafficking, torture, refugees. Constitutions WWII: Roosevelt’s 4 freedoms
Does UN Charter's purposes mention human rights?
promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; [Art 1.2]
Who is this?
Eleanor Roosevelt
Who is this?
Pen Chung Chang, law professor and diplomat (China)
Who is this?
Charles Malik, professor of philosophy (Lebanon)
What countries were in the drafting committee?
Canada, China, Lebanon, Australia, France, USA, USSR, Chile, Philippines, Egypt, & India
Is it a declaration or treaty? Binding or non-binding?
declaration, non-binding
What are some peremptory norm, non derogable or jus cogens human rights?
right to life, freedom from torture, slavery, retrospective criminal laws, equal recognition, freedom of thought, conscience and religion (+?)
Name any human rights in the UDHR.
ok ;)
What is the legal status of UDHR?
UN Charter, jus cogens, not signed and ratified, articles in the UDHR do not clearly define the legal aspect of the rights.
Which articles permit limitations?
Article 29, rights and freedoms of others, just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare, Art 30: can’t use rights to justify violations
