Welcome to the Human Rights E-Course

You will next be reading the individual articles of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and viewing public service announcements on those articles. Before you begin, check your understanding of the following words:

The word expression means: 3 Expression means: The communicating of thoughts or feelings through spoken or written words, art, entertainment, etc. The state of being overly talkative An extra payment given to a post office in order to have them hand deliver a package A situation whereby a political candidate speaks publicly regarding the good points of their opponents The communicating of thoughts or feelings through spoken or written words, art, entertainment, etc. The word assembly means: 3 Assembly means: The gathering of people to discuss or work on a common purpose; a meeting of people to work together to accomplish something. The taking apart of the workings of a clock in order to replace its parts In certain countries, the time when statesmen meet and vote; it’s usually between 12pm and 4pm The collection of back debts owed to a bank The gathering of people to discuss or work on a common purpose; a meeting of people to work together to accomplish something. The word democracy means: 1 Democracy means: A form of government in which the country’s people can participate and vote for how the country is to be run. The act of tearing down low-income housing and building shopping centers in their place A form of government in which the country’s people can participate and vote for how the country is to be run A public demonstration with a maximum of 10 people A demonstration of new ideas online for a forum to vote on The term social security means: 3 Social security means: A system where governments provide financial help or services. This ensures that everyone who has contributed something to the society receives help when needed for food, medical care, education, etc., especially if they are not working due to disability or age. An advanced security system in use in most prisons The use of extensive video surveillance in retail stores A form of martial arts which combines traditional karate and judo A system where governments provide financial help or services The term trade union means: 3 Trade union means: A group of workers who join together to make situations better in companies where they work. An international organization which was established to provide members with the best discounts on products A situation whereby one team gives up its best player in exchange for another team’s two mediocre ones A written document detailing the rules of international trade A group of workers who join together to make situations better in companies where they work