HUMAN RIGHTS
Welcome to Human Rights Quiz Questions - two quick online quizzes with clear quiz questions and answers for those who want to test their knowledge without the hassle. The quizzes cover key ideas, important historical events and how the protection of human dignity works in practice, from freedom of expression and due process to discrimination and liability for abuse. The content is particularly suitable for those who like casual quizzes: short questions, straightforward answers and short explanations that make you learn something even when you guess. You can play by yourself, in the classroom or with friends and compare results. The quiz is built to be easy to read on mobile and easy to share, while each question is formulated as a clear Q&A block that works well for quick revision.
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Quiz 1
In what year was the global text often seen as the basis for Human Rights adopted after the war?
Answer: 1948
It was adopted by the UN General Assembly after the Second World War. The text became a common reference for the responsibilities of states and the protection of individuals, although it was not legally binding from the outset.
Which city held the trial that became a symbol of accountability for mass atrocities linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Nuremberg
After the war, international trials were held to hold senior figures accountable for war crimes. The process contributed to the principle that even senior officials can be convicted of serious crimes.
Which organisation brings together almost all states and plays a central role in human rights work globally?
Answer: United Nations
The organisation serves as a platform for common standards and cooperation. It has bodies that monitor compliance, make recommendations and can investigate situations in different countries.
Which body in Geneva regularly reviews the human rights situation of Member States?
Answer: UN Human Rights Council
The Council conducts periodic reviews of all countries. It also addresses thematic issues and can launch investigations when serious violations are alleged to have occurred.
Which principle of Human Rights means that everyone has equal value regardless of their background?
Answer: Equality before the law
The principle requires that laws are applied without arbitrariness and without discrimination. It is at the centre of legal certainty and allows decisions to be reviewed and protected against injustice.
Which concept describes that the state must refrain from interfering in private life according to Human rights?
Response: Negative obligation
It is about not interfering, for example through illegal surveillance or arbitrary searches. The protection against state interference is a fundamental part of several freedoms.
Which concept describes that the state should act actively to protect people according to Human Rights?
Answer: Positive obligation
The state may need to prevent violence, investigate crimes and set up effective protection systems. This also applies when the threat comes from private actors and not directly from the state.
What term is used to describe the fact that certain human rights protections should never be restricted, even in a crisis?
Answer: Non-deviable
Some prohibitions always apply, for example against torture and slavery. The idea is that some acts are so serious that they cannot be justified on grounds of security or state of emergency.
Which concept means that human rights freedoms can be restricted if necessary and proportionate?
Answer: Proportionality
A restriction must have a legitimate purpose and be the least intrusive possible. Courts often weigh the interest of the individual against the interest of society to determine whether a measure is reasonable.
Which term describes that Human Rights protection applies to all people without exception?
Answer: Universality
The idea is that rights do not depend on nationality, gender or status. It is used to argue against basic protections being opted out for certain groups.
What freedom in Human Rights protects the ability to express opinions in public?
Answer: Freedom of expression
It includes expressing, receiving and disseminating information. Restrictions may be allowed in cases such as threats and incitement, but they must be lawful and necessary.
What freedom in Human Rights is about choosing and practising a faith or belief?
Answer: Religious freedom
It protects both beliefs and the right not to believe. It can cover worship, teaching and practice, but certain expressions can be regulated if necessary for the safety and rights of others.
What human rights protection applies against arbitrary detention?
Answer: The right to liberty and security
Protection requires legal support and judicial review when someone is detained. This often means the right to have the grounds for detention reviewed and to appeal, and the right to a speedy trial.
Which Human Rights concept describes the right to a fair trial in court?
Answer: Legal certainty
This includes an independent court, a public hearing and the possibility to defend oneself. The process should be predictable and protect against arbitrariness in both legislation and application.
What rule in Human Rights says that guilt should not be assumed before judgement?
Answer: Presumption of innocence
It places the burden of proof on the prosecution and treats the accused as innocent. The rule affects everything from media coverage to the way coercive measures and trials are organised.
What human rights protections apply to privacy, home and communications?
Answer: Right to privacy
It limits the ability of the State to monitor and collect personal data without sufficient justification. Interventions must be supported by law, necessary and often accompanied by control mechanisms.
Which principle of Human Rights prohibits treating someone less favourably because of, for example, gender or ethnicity?
Answer: Non-discrimination
The principle requires equal access to protection and opportunities. It can apply to both direct and indirect discrimination, where rules that appear neutral still disproportionately penalise certain groups.
What protection in Human Rights is there for forming associations and participating in groups?
Answer: Freedom of association
It includes the right to organise, for example in trade unions and non-profit organisations. The state may only restrict this by law and when it is necessary for legitimate purposes.
What protection in Human Rights applies to the right to peaceful assembly in squares and streets?
Answer: Freedom of assembly
It protects peaceful gatherings and demonstrations. Restrictions may be authorised for reasons of public order and security, but must be proportionate and must not be used to silence criticism.
Which Human Rights term describes that no one should be subjected to intentional severe suffering during interrogation?
Answer: The prohibition of torture
The prohibition is absolute and applies in all situations, including war and terrorist threats. It also covers complicity and extradition when there is a real risk of someone being subjected to torture.
What Human Rights prohibition applies when people are forced to work under threat and without volunteering?
Answer: Prohibition of forced labour
It protects against exploitation and unfreedom in the labour market. There may be some exceptions, such as community service after conviction or military service, but the core principle is that work should be voluntary.
What protection in Human Rights is about not being able to be owned or sold as property?
Answer: Prohibition of slavery
It prohibits treating people as property and also covers slave-like practices. It requires states to prevent, investigate and penalise trafficking and exploitation of human beings.
Which term describes that states should investigate and punish serious human rights abuses?
Answer: Accountability
This means that violations should not be met with impunity. Effective investigations, independent tribunals and redress mechanisms are key to maintaining trust and protection.
What word is used for compensation and redress for victims of human rights violations?
Answer: Reparation
It can include financial compensation, rehabilitation and official recognitions. The aim is to minimise harm and restore rights as far as possible, and to prevent similar abuses from happening again.
What process regularly reviews each country's human rights situation in the UN system?
Answer: UPR
The Universal Periodic Review involves all States receiving recommendations from other States. The process is based on dialogue, reports and follow-up actions to strengthen protection nationally.
Which court in Strasbourg hears complaints about the behaviour of states in relation to human rights in Europe?
Answer: European Court of Justice
It judges whether states have breached European commitments and can establish violations. The judgements influence legislation and practice, often requiring the state to take measures to prevent recurrence.
Which organisation is behind the Strasbourg Court on Human Rights?
Answer: Council of Europe
The organisation is separate from the EU and focuses on democracy, rule of law and protection of the individual. Member States commit to comply with common standards and the judgements of the Court.
Which city is the seat of the international court that handles disputes between states in the UN system?
Answer: The Hague
The city is known as a centre for international justice. It is home to institutions that deal with various types of international issues, including liability and disputes involving states.
Which international court prosecutes individuals for genocide and similar human rights offences?
Answer: International Criminal Court
It tries some of the most serious offences when national systems cannot or will not act. Jurisdiction depends on the accession or referral of states, and the process is directed at individuals.
Which crime is characterised by intent to destroy a group and is often discussed in human rights contexts?
Answer: Genocide
It involves acts aimed at the destruction of a national, ethnic, racial or religious group. Proof of intent is key, and the offence is considered one of the most serious international crimes.
What term describes systematic attacks against civilians, often linked to human rights abuses?
Answer: Crimes against humanity
It includes acts such as murder, enslavement and persecution when they occur as part of a widespread or systematic attack. It does not require a war to be ongoing, but focuses on attacks against civilian populations.
Which concept describes that rules should be applied equally and that the exercise of power should be controllable according to Human Rights?
Answer: Rule of law
This means that decision-makers are bound by law and courts are independent. Transparency, the possibility of appeal and protection against arbitrariness are key to making individual freedoms work in practice.
Which term refers to the right to participate in governance through elections, linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Political participation
It is about being able to vote, stand as a candidate and get involved without undue obstacles. Free expression of opinion and free elections are key elements in enabling people to influence decisions that affect them.
What human rights protection concerns access to basic healthcare?
Answer: The right to health
It requires states to work towards accessible and quality health services without discrimination. The focus is often on prevention, maternal and child health and reasonable access to medicines.
Which human rights protection is about access to basic education for all?
Answer: The right to education
It calls for basic education to be accessible and non-discriminatory. Education is seen as a tool to empower individuals and to combat poverty and exclusion.
Which term describes that states should use resources incrementally to improve certain human rights protections?
Answer: Progressive realisation
Some targets may require time and resources, but states must show concrete progress. This also means that protection cannot be reduced without very strong reasons and that minimum requirements must be met.
Which concept describes a minimum level of protection that the state must ensure within Human Rights?
Answer: Core obligations
It refers to basic levels that cannot be undercut, even when resources are scarce. Examples include access to essential services and non-discriminatory application of basic systems.
Which term describes a person being forced to leave their country due to persecution, linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Refugee
Status is often linked to protection from persecution and need for international protection. The assessment may relate to risk on the basis of identity, opinion or affiliation, and affects the right to stay.
What principle prevents someone from being sent to a country where torture is a risk under Human Rights?
Answer: Non-refoulement
The principle prohibits returning a person to a place where they risk serious harm. It is at the centre of the protection of asylum seekers and applies regardless of whether the person has formal status or not.
Which term describes that a country may not separate families without strong human rights reasons?
Answer: Protection of family life
This means that the State must give due weight to family ties when making decisions such as expulsion or detention. Interventions require legal authorisation and must be necessary and proportionate in the individual case.
What Human Rights protection is there for obtaining information from public authorities, with some exceptions?
Answer: The principle of openness
It provides transparency in the actions of public authorities and strengthens accountability. There may be exceptions for security and privacy, but the basic idea is that transparency reduces the risk of abuse of power.
Which term describes when the state collects data on people on a large scale, linked to Human rights?
Answer: Mass surveillance
It can affect privacy and freedom of expression by making people adapt out of fear. Judgements are often about legality, necessity, proportionality and independent control of the system.
Which principle of Human Rights requires that restrictions on freedoms must be supported by law?
Answer: The principle of legality
Interventions must not be arbitrary without clear rules. The law must be accessible and predictable so that people can understand the consequences and so that the exercise of power by public authorities can be scrutinised afterwards.
Which Human Rights protection is about not being punished for something that was not a crime when it happened?
Answer: Prohibition of retroactive criminal law
It requires that offences and penalties are defined in advance. The rule protects against those in power criminalising actions after the fact to target political opponents or minorities.
Which term describes the right to legal assistance in a process, linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Right of defence
This means being able to hire counsel and having the time and resources to prepare. In some cases, the State should organise legal aid, especially when the defendant cannot otherwise get a fair trial.
What human rights protection requires authorities to justify decisions that affect individuals?
Answer: Obligation to state reasons
A clear statement of reasons makes it possible to understand the grounds for a decision and to appeal. It reduces the risk of arbitrariness and helps courts to scrutinise whether a measure was legal and reasonable.
Which term describes that a person has the right to appeal a decision concerning Human Rights?
Answer: Effective remedy
This means that there should be a real possibility to have a violation reviewed and corrected. The remedy must be accessible, independent and capable of leading to measures that stop or compensate for the harm.
Which Human Rights concept is about the need for the state to protect people from domestic violence?
Answer: Duty to protect
The state must prevent, investigate and prosecute serious violence, including when it occurs in private relationships. This may require shelters, restraining orders and effective risk assessment to prevent repeat offences.
What term describes when a country locks people up without access to justice, in violation of human rights?
Answer: Arbitrary deprivation of liberty
This means that the detention has no legal basis or reasonable grounds, or that there are no control mechanisms. Examples include indefinite detention without judicial review or without clear suspicion and time limit.
Which Human Rights term describes that the best interests of the child should be a primary consideration in decisions?
Answer: Best interests of the child
The principle is applied to issues such as custody, migration and social support. It requires a concrete assessment in each case and that children's needs and rights are not treated as an afterthought.
What term describes violence against a group on the basis of identity, linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Hate crime
These are offences motivated by hostility towards, for example, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. Such motives can affect the penal value and often require special investigation to be identified.
What protection in Human Rights is about people being able to change countries and leave a country?
Answer: Freedom of movement
It includes the right to travel within a country and to leave a country, subject to certain restrictions. Restrictions must be legal and necessary, for example to manage disease control or legal proceedings.
Which concept describes that people should not be sent back to risk of killing without trial, linked to Human rights?
Answer: Protection against extrajudicial killings
It requires that lethal force is only used when absolutely necessary and that deaths are effectively investigated. Reversal may be prohibited if there is a real risk of the person being killed without due process.
What term describes when a state secretly disappears someone, linked to Human rights?
Answer: Enforced disappearance
It means that someone is deprived of their liberty and the authorities deny or cover up what happened. It affects both the missing person and their relatives and is considered a very serious offence that requires investigation.
Which word describes a group being denied access to work or services because of their background, in relation to Human Rights?
Answer: Segregation
It involves a systematic division that creates unequal opportunities. Segregation can be formal or arise from practices and structures, and is often linked to discrimination in housing, schools and the labour market.
Which term describes that laws and institutions can create inequality even without intention, linked to Human rights?
Answer: Structural discrimination
It focuses on patterns where rules, practices or norms disadvantage certain groups. The analysis focuses on effects and outcomes, not just individual actions, and may require reforms in several sectors of society.
Which Human Rights concept describes that information should be accessible to people with disabilities?
Answer: Accessibility
This can include the physical environment, digital services and communication. The requirement aims to remove barriers so that people can participate on equal terms, for example through adaptations and universal design.
Which human rights protection is about not being subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment?
Answer: Prohibition of inhuman treatment
It prohibits acts that cause severe suffering or violate dignity, even if they do not reach the level of torture. It can apply to prison conditions, police violence or lack of care in detention centres.
Which term describes that states should protect the language and culture of minorities in the context of human rights?
Answer: Minority protection
This means that persons belonging to minorities should be able to preserve their identity and practice their culture without forced assimilation. Protection can include education, media and the ability to use language when dealing with authorities.
What concept describes indigenous peoples being able to influence decisions about land and resources in relation to human rights?
Answer: Self-determination
It is about being able to shape their social, cultural and economic development. In practice, it is often linked to consultation, participation and protection of traditional territories and ways of life.
Which term describes that a state must protect people even when companies cause harm linked to Human Rights?
Answer: State responsibility for protection
This means that the state should regulate and monitor activities so that abuses are prevented and investigated. This can include labour conditions, environmental damage and access to justice when companies violate the protection of individuals.
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Quiz 2
Which Swedish authority monitors the compliance of public actors with rules on equal treatment in relation to human rights?
Answer: The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman
The authority receives complaints and can take cases to court. It also provides supervision and guidance to combat discrimination in areas such as labour, education and the exercise of public authority.
Which Swedish law is often used when someone is disadvantaged in the labour market in relation to human rights?
Answer: Discrimination Act
The law prohibits discrimination in several areas of society and requires active measures. It covers various grounds and provides for compensation and legal redress when the rules are broken.
Which Swedish constitution protects print media and is important for human rights in Sweden?
Answer: Freedom of the Press Act
It regulates the protection of publication in print and contains specific principles on liability. It has historical significance for public debate and limits opportunities for censorship through clear rules and processes.
Which Swedish constitution protects speech on radio, television and certain digital media in relation to human rights?
Answer: The Basic Law on Freedom of Expression
It provides a specific system of protection for certain media forms and responsible publishers. It aims to create predictable rules for publishing and to minimise the risk of interference that inhibits public debate.
Which Swedish constitution contains key rights and freedoms linked to human rights?
Answer: The form of government
It sets out fundamental freedoms and principles for the exercise of power. It also regulates how rights may be restricted and emphasises legality, objectivity and protection against discrimination in public activities.
Which authority monitors the compliance of police and prosecutors with rules on objectivity and due process in relation to human rights?
Reply: The Parliamentary Ombudsman
It scrutinises authorities and officials through complaints and its own investigations. Decisions can lead to criticism and recommendations, strengthening the control of public power and preventing abuse.
Which authority examines the government's cases and can criticise human rights management?
Response: Chancellor of Justice
It supervises public authorities and handles claims for damages against the State. The role can contribute to redress when errors are committed and to improving practices to reduce the risk of offences.
What term describes when a person is denied services because of their background in everyday life, linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Direct discrimination
It means that someone is treated less favourably than others in a comparable situation. The assessment focuses on the act and the link to a protected ground, for example in a shop, school or workplace.
Which term describes a rule that seems neutral but hits harder on a group linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Indirect discrimination
It occurs when a requirement or practice puts some people at a disadvantage without sufficient justification. To be authorised, the measure often needs to have a legitimate aim and be necessary and proportionate.
Which term describes unwelcome behaviour that violates someone's dignity in the context of human rights?
Answer: Harassment
It can be words, gestures or actions linked to a protected ground. Employers and training providers often have a duty to prevent and investigate, and to stop further behaviour when it is reported.
What term describes when someone is penalised for reporting human rights abuses?
Answer: Reprisals
This can include worsening conditions, threats or exclusion following a complaint or testimony. Protection against retaliation is important to give people the courage to seek redress and report violations.
What word is used to describe that the state should treat equal cases equally in decisions related to Human Rights?
Answer: The principle of objectivity
It calls for objectivity and impartiality in public activities. Decisions should be based on relevant reasons and not be influenced by personal relationships or prejudices, which strengthens trust in public authorities.
Which term describes that authorities should be transparent and open to public scrutiny in relation to Human Rights?
Answer: Transparency
Transparency makes it easier to detect errors and demand accountability. It can include access to documents, clear grounds for decision-making, and the ability for the media and civil society to follow the exercise of power.
Which term describes the need for the state to protect people at risk of violence from a partner in relation to human rights?
Answer: Safeguards
This can include restraining orders, sheltered accommodation and support measures. Effective measures often require co-operation between police, social services and health services, and early risk assessments.
Which term describes the right to have a decision reviewed by a higher court in relation to human rights?
Answer: Right of appeal
It allows for the correction of errors and a more uniform application of the law, although there are limitations in some cases, but the basic idea is to allow for redress when important interests are affected.
Which concept describes a person's ability to influence his or her own treatment in health care in relation to human rights?
Answer: Informed consent
This means that the patient receives comprehensible information and can say yes or no. Consent should be voluntary and revocable, protecting privacy and self-determination in medical decisions.
What term describes when someone is kept locked up without contact with the outside world, which can affect Human Rights?
Answer: Insulation
It can be used in certain situations but increases the risk of psychological harm. Therefore, clear rules, time limits and control, as well as judgements of necessity and proportionality are required in each case.
Which term describes the obligation of a state to investigate deaths where authorities may have been involved in relation to human rights?
Response: Effective investigation
The investigation must be independent, swift and thorough to establish responsibility. It should also be able to lead to action, thus discouraging impunity and strengthening confidence that abuses will not be covered up.
Which term describes the right not to be forced to reveal one's political opinions in relation to human rights?
Answer: Freedom of expression
It protects the individual's inner convictions and the right to hold or change opinions. The state cannot normally demand declarations of loyalty or record opinions in a way that creates fear or control.
Which concept describes the state's role in protecting people from bullying at school in relation to human rights?
Answer: Supervisory responsibilities
Schools must work preventively and act when offences occur. This may involve investigation, documentation and action to stop behaviour, as well as follow-up to ensure a safe environment.
Which concept describes that children must not be exploited in work that harms their development in relation to Human Rights?
Answer: Protection against child labour
This means protecting children from dangerous or exploitative forms of labour. States should set age limits, control labour conditions and ensure that schooling is not hindered by economic exploitation.
Which term describes that people should be able to have a roof over their heads without discrimination linked to Human rights?
Answer: The right to housing
It is about access to safe and affordable housing. The focus is often on protection against homelessness, due process in evictions and ensuring that particularly vulnerable groups are not excluded from the housing market.
Which term describes people's access to clean drinking water in the context of human rights?
Answer: The right to water
It is linked to health and dignity and requires water to be safe, accessible and affordable. States should prevent pollution and ensure that services reach even marginalised areas.
Which concept describes the state's role in protecting people from hunger in relation to human rights?
Answer: The right to food
This means ensuring that people have access to sufficient and nutritious food in a sustainable manner. States may need to ensure social safety nets and address discrimination in access to markets and support.
Which term describes the provision of reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities in the context of human rights?
Answer: Reasonable accommodation
This means making the necessary changes to enable participation on equal terms. The assessment balances needs against practical and financial conditions, but cannot be used to exclude without good reason.
Which word describes when a person is denied entry to a place because of background, linked to Human rights?
Answer: Foreclosure
It can be a form of discriminatory treatment in service and public settings. To assess liability, it is often examined whether the decision lacks factual basis and whether it is linked to protected characteristics.
Which concept describes that the state should protect people from being sold or transported for exploitation linked to Human rights?
Answer: Human trafficking
It involves recruitment and control through threats, coercion or exploitation of vulnerability. Victims can be exploited sexually, in labour or through begging, and protection requires both law enforcement and victim support.
Which term describes the provision of support and information to victims of crime in relation to Human Rights?
Answer: Victim support
It includes practical assistance, safety measures and information about the process. Support reduces secondary victimisation and helps people to participate in legal processes, which increases the possibility of obtaining redress.
Which concept describes the need for the state to protect journalists from threats related to human rights?
Answer: Protection of the press
It requires that attacks are investigated and that the justice system works. When journalists are silenced, the public's ability to obtain information and scrutinise power is affected, which can weaken several fundamental freedoms.
Which term describes the right of someone to have their case heard within a reasonable time in relation to Human Rights?
Answer: Reasonable time
This means that processes should not take so long that justice is undermined. Courts often assess the complexity of the case, the behaviour of the parties and the actions of the authorities to determine whether the time taken was acceptable.
Which concept describes that police violence must be absolutely necessary and controlled linked to Human rights?
Answer: Necessity principle
Violence should only be used when less intrusive measures are not sufficient. The principle also requires planning, training and ex-post evaluation, especially in interventions that may result in serious injury or death.
Which term describes that the state should protect people who disclose serious human rights abuses?
Answer: Whistleblower protection
It provides protection against negative consequences when someone reports irregularities. Protection can include confidentiality and non-retaliation, which strengthens the ability to detect abuse and corruption.
What term describes the use of facial recognition by public authorities in public spaces in relation to human rights?
Answer: Biometric surveillance
Technology can affect privacy and freedom of movement by identifying people without their consent. Risk assessments often address legal support, data protection, accuracy, bias and independent control of use.
Which term describes the possibility for a person to have their information deleted in certain cases linked to Human Rights?
Answer: The right to be forgotten
It can apply when personal data is no longer needed or is processed inappropriately. The right is balanced against other interests, such as freedom of expression and the public interest, and often requires case-by-case assessment.
Which concept describes that the state should protect people from dangerous air and toxic emissions linked to Human rights?
Answer: Environmental justice
This is because environmental damage often hits vulnerable groups harder. Protection is linked to health, information and participation in decision-making, and requirements for risk prevention and accountability.
Which term describes the participation of people in decisions that affect their lives in relation to human rights?
Answer: Participation
It means the opportunity to express opinions and influence processes, especially for groups that are otherwise excluded. Participation can take place through consultation, representation and access to information that makes participation meaningful.
Which term describes the need for the state to protect people against threats from private actors in relation to human rights?
Answer: Due diligence
This means that the State must prevent, investigate and punish abuse even when it is committed by private individuals. The requirement is about reasonable measures, effective legislation and practical enforcement that provide real protection.
Which term describes that a person should be able to get an interpreter in a legal process related to Human Rights?
Answer: Linguistic guarantees
It ensures that the person concerned understands the charges and can participate effectively. Without an interpreter, the right to a fair trial can be undermined, especially in criminal cases and in cases with high consequences.
Which term describes that the state may not punish someone twice for the same offence related to Human Rights?
Answer: Ne bis in idem
The principle prohibits double prosecution or double punishment for the same offence. It strengthens legal certainty and prevents people from being kept in prolonged uncertainty by repeated trials on identical facts.
Which concept describes the protection of people from hate speech inciting violence linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Prohibition of incitement
States may need to intervene when expression directly risks leading to violence or discriminatory acts. The balance is about protecting both freedom of expression and security, with clear criteria for when intervention is justified.
Which term describes that a person should receive care without the status of undocumented being used to deny help linked to Human rights?
Answer: Non-discriminatory care
This means that care should be provided based on medical need and without undue obstacles. In particular, emergency and essential care is often linked to the right to health and the protection of human dignity.
Which concept describes social support reaching vulnerable people in the context of human rights?
Answer: Social safety net
It includes systems that reduce poverty and the risks of illness, unemployment or disability. A functioning safety net can prevent homelessness and ill-health and enhances the ability to live with dignity.
Which term describes the need for the state to protect persons deprived of their liberty from violence and human rights abuses?
Answer: Prison safety
This means responsibility for preventing mistreatment, sexual abuse and dangerous environments. Requirements include supervision, reporting systems and independent review, as well as ensuring that care and basic needs are met.
Which concept describes that covert coercive measures must be independently verified by a human rights body?
Answer: Legal control
This means that decisions on interception, for example, must be scrutinised and followed up. Monitoring is intended to minimise the risk of abuse and ensure that interventions are lawful and proportionate to the purpose.
What term describes when a person is forced to marry without their consent in relation to human rights?
Answer: Forced marriages
It involves the absence of consent and the use of pressure or threats. Protection requires prevention, support for victims and legal action against those who organise or carry out the act.
Which concept describes the protection of people from gender-related human rights abuses?
Response: Gender equality
It means equal opportunities and protection regardless of gender and includes addressing violence, discrimination and barriers in society. Measures may require both legislative and practical action by authorities and institutions.
Which term describes that children should be protected from violence also in the home linked to Human rights?
Answer: Prohibition of child labour
It means that physical punishment is not accepted as parenting. Protection is linked to the dignity and development of children and requires that social systems are able to detect, prevent and intervene in cases of domestic violence.
Which concept describes that people should not be subjected to forced medical interventions without a strong basis in human rights?
Answer: Bodily integrity
It protects the right to self-determination and requires consent or clear legal authorisation for exceptions. The principle is central to healthcare, psychiatry and coercive measures, where needs must be carefully weighed.
Which term describes the need for a state to customise information so that more people can understand it in relation to human rights?
Answer: Comprehensibility
This means that communication should be clear and accessible, especially for important decisions. Comprehensibility enhances the ability to exercise rights, follow processes and make informed decisions when dealing with public authorities.
Which concept describes that a person should be protected from having his/her identity revealed when it could be dangerous linked to Human rights?
Answer: Confidentiality
It limits the dissemination of sensitive information and protects privacy and security. Confidentiality can be crucial in cases of domestic violence, asylum and child protection, where improper disclosure can lead to threats.
Which term describes that states should protect people from being deprived of their homes without due process linked to Human rights?
Answer: Protection against eviction
This requires due process, prior information and the possibility to have decisions reviewed. In some cases, alternative solutions are also required, especially when people would otherwise risk homelessness and serious harm.
Which concept describes that people should be able to get help from social services in case of vulnerability linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Social support
This can include financial assistance, housing support and protection measures. Access to non-discriminatory support is important to prevent people from ending up in situations that threaten their health, safety and dignity.
Which term describes the need for states to respect people's identities and names in human rights actions?
Answer: Right to identity
It is about recognising a person's basic data and belonging. Without proper registration, people can be excluded from education, healthcare and legal remedies, and risk becoming invisible in systems.
What concept describes the ability of people to give birth with safe care linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Maternity care
This means access to care before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Lack of antenatal care can lead to preventable deaths and injuries, and is therefore seen as a key component of health protection.
Which term describes that the state should protect people from being deprived of their nationality on arbitrary grounds linked to Human rights?
Answer: Protection against statelessness
This means that citizenship rules cannot be used to penalise or exclude groups. Statelessness can lead to a lack of access to basic services and rights, which requires preventive measures.
Which concept describes that the state should protect people in detention from excessive waiting times before trial in relation to Human Rights?
Answer: Reasonable detention period
This means that detention pending trial must be justified in terms of time. Courts should assess the need on an ongoing basis, and alternatives should be considered to minimise the intrusion into the individual's life.
Which term describes that public resources should be allocated without disadvantaging groups linked to Human rights?
Answer: Equal service
This means that things like healthcare, education and government services should be equally accessible. Differences may exist, but they must not be the result of discriminatory structures or lead to systematically lower quality in certain areas.
Which concept describes that the state should protect people against online threats that affect their freedoms related to Human Rights?
Answer: Digital security
This can include protection against harassment, doxxing and intimidation. Measures need to balance law enforcement and privacy, and require functioning legal processes so that victims can get help and redress.
Which term describes that the state should ensure that elections are conducted without undue influence related to human rights?
Answer: Election integrity
It means free, secret and fair elections with equal opportunities to participate. Protections include independent administration, transparency and the possibility to appeal against irregularities, making political participation a reality.
What concept describes the ability of people to have their case heard without having to pay exorbitant fees linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Access to justice
This means that courts and legal aid must be practically accessible. High costs can prevent people from asserting their interests, making financial and procedural barriers a key legal security issue.
Which term describes the need for the state to protect people from discrimination in employment related to Human Rights?
Answer: Equal treatment in the labour market
This means that recruitment, pay and promotion must be based on objective grounds. Employers must also prevent harassment and may need to take active measures to reduce systematic barriers for certain groups.
Which concept describes that a state must protect people from being silenced by threats and violence linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Protection of civil society
This means that activists and organisations should be able to operate without arbitrary obstacles. When organisations are restricted or threatened, the ability to scrutinise power, support victims and report violations is reduced.
Which term describes the need for a state to protect people from being singled out through illegal registration linked to Human Rights?
Answer: Data protection
It regulates how personal data may be collected, stored and shared. Good protections reduce the risk of surveillance, discrimination and identity theft, and require clear purposes, security and accountability for processing.
