Theme A3 Part 2 - Human Rights

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An agreement (often between governments).

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Convention

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A document setting down aims and intentions.

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Declaration

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Rights that people are morally and legally allowed to do or have.

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Human rights

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An international organisation that tries to encourage peace, co-operation and friendship between countries.

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United Nations

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A charter of rights which the English barons forced King John to sign in 1215.

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Magna Carta

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A member of a local council, elected by people in the area.

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Councillor

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Selection of one or more people for an official position by voting country in parliament.

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Election

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A person who has been elected to represent a part of the country in the European Parliament.

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Member of the European Parliament

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Lists 30 articles of basic human rights. It is not law binding. Based on the Magna Carta.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Headquarters is in Strasbourg. Document putting human rights into law for EU citizens. Based on the UDHR.

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European Convention of Human Rights