International recognition of the rights of youth, aged and people of differing sexuality.

Human rights gained international recognition and acceptance in 1948 through the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration established a detailed outline of human rights standards that should be followed by all countries. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and

What are human rights?

Inalienable Human rights

Fundamental entitlements that all persons receive from birth, which should never be taken away from them. These rights ensure that everyone including minority groups and individuals - are recongnised as human beings.

Protection from human rights violations

There are various international agreements that serve as protective mechanisms for peoples of all nations.
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What rights to these people have?

Human rights violations can be seen in the previous two clips. The governments of Sudan and Syria failed to protect their citizens from crimes against humanity. In these cases the International Criminal Court can seek to prosecute these individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of genocide.

International recognition of the rights of the child

WATCH:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AicxE5qrNg In 1989 the United Nations (UN) adopted the Convention on the rights of the Child (CROC). All but two UN countries are signatories. The United states is not, as they still execute children. Somalia is the other non signatory. Children have rights: To education To live with dignity and respect To be given a birth name To enjoy leisure

International recognition of the rights of the child cont.

Freedom from all forms of discrimination and torture Protection from work that endangers their health Protection from drug abuse, unauthorised arrest and cruel punishment To express their views and be heard

Human Rights in Australia

Since 1992, Australians have been able to lodge individual complaints with the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC). Australia has not adopted any civil or political rights into domestic law.

Case Law Toonen v. Australia (1994) 1 PLPR 50

1st complaint made to the UNHRC. Toonen complained that Tasmainias prohibition of male homosexuality directly violated an individuals right to privacy. The UNHRC found in favour of Toonen, however Tassie still did not change the law. Eventually, the federal government introduced a law that declared that individuals had a right to privacy. This law over rode any Tasmanian law. Why? The case shows that, although uncommon, the UNHRC can offer protection to minority or disadvantaged groups.

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What is the difference between international law and domestic law?

Do international laws and conventions instantly become Australian Law?