Human Rights Key Terms Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• absolute : rights that cannot be taken away under any circumstances
• duty bearer : those responsible for protecting, fulfilling and respecting human rights
• udhr : document that outlines the basic rights and fundamental freedoms that all humans are entitled to.
• immediate obligation : governments and other duty bearers are obliged to respect and protect certain human rights with immediate effect
• indivisible : human rights are connected. one cannot be enjoyed fully without the others.
• political : rights that enable people to participate in the political process
• inalienable : rights that should not be taken away without good reason
• human rights : the basic universal rights and fundamental freedoms all humans are considered to be entitled to by virtue of being human.
• social : rights that are necessary for an adequate standard of living
• direct discrimination : when a person receives unfair treatment because of their membership of one of the official grounds of discrimination.
• limited : rights that can be restricted under special circumstances
• rights holder : those that hold rights
• economic : rights that create conditions necessary for prosperity and wellbeing
• civil : rights that guarantee personal liberties, fair treatment and equality for all.
• cultural : right to participate freely in the cultural life of the community.
• qualified : rights that the government can decide to withhold in special circumstances.