International Achievements in Women’s Human Rights What they are and why they matter.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
1 Finding and Using a Country's Human Rights Obligations to Improve Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Outcomes.
Advertisements

U.S. Agency for International Development The Futures Group International Research Triangle Institute The Centre for Development and Population Activities.
GENDER ISSUES AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
Human Rights Grave Violations
Introduction to Geopolitics
Human rights exploration
© 2006 Non-Discrimination Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Austria.
A Brief Introduction. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible. Universal human rights are often Expressed and guaranteed by.
Sources Of Human Rights
Human Rights What are they?.
Copyright Eileen Pittaway and Linda Bartolomei, UNSW Centre for Refugee Research Session Three Human Rights What it means to us.
1 Referencing Data to Policy, Law And Human Rights Conventions.
The South African Apartheid What is an Apartheid? A rigid policy of segregation of the non-white population. Source: dictionary.com.
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS:
The Campaign to End Statelessness A Global Overview with Reference to West Africa.
1 Human Rights and Democracy Comparative Government POL March 2001 Nicola Pratt.
SESSION TWO Human rights and responsibilities and international refugee law.
In cooperation with the Chapter 1 International human rights law and the role of the legal professions: A general introduction Facilitator’s Guide.
UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS
H UMAN R IGHTS. U NIVERSAL D ECLARATION OF H UMAN R IGHTS October 24, 1945, after of World War II the United Nations came into existence United Nations.
Rights to Education Aung Myo Min HREIB. What is the Human Right to Education?  The human right of all persons to education is explicitly set out in the.
INTRODUCING PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS 21 November 2011 Barbro Svedberg.
Human Rights Lecture 18.
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION ORIENTATION AND TOT APRIL 12 TH 2011 RELIGIOUS RIGHTS AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS AS HUMAN RIGHTS.
“ A persons right to express their opinions, and ideas freely through speech, writing, and other ways of communication, but without purposely causing harm.
HUMAN RIGHTS – Historical Context. Much of Canada’s Human Rights legislation developed during the 20th century. The British North America (BNA) Act did.
© 2006 Human Rights of Women Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Austria.
Human Rights Pictographic symbols used are a property of  CATEDU ( under Creative Common’s License and they have been created.
Legal Instruments to Promote and Protect Linguistic Rights.
AJ Miles.  Since the beginning of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict, Human Rights have been an issue in Israel and occupied Palestine  The conflict.
Concepts, Principles and Legal Framework Presentation by: Dr. Joseph Foumbi Consultant.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Human rights and HRBA In the context of local governance and decentralization Louise Nylin Human Rights Specialist Bratislava Regional Center Joint CoP.
1 What is "gender"? By Ekaterina Pritula. 2 What does the term "gender"?  "gender" - is "not the physical differences between men and women, and socially.
JáN KIMÁK LEGAL CONCEPT OF EQUALITY IN INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL LAW
WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS ALLIANCE CEDAW as a Tool for Achieving Equality Equality & Social Inclusion in the 21 st Century 1 st – 3 rd February 2006.
Discrimination on the grounds of nationality Ana Rita Gil FDUNL, 20th March 2013.
Highlights of the UN Convention On the Rights of the Child
Strategies for Access to Essential Services OIYP Kaleidoscope Workshop October 2007.
Definitions Some important definitions relating to Human Rights.
Legal Protection of (vulnerable) non-nationals UNITAR-IOM UNHQ 9-11 June 2010 Kristina Touzenis.
Disability Rights are Human Rights: The United Nations Addresses Discrimination on the Basis of Disability Sherrie Brown LSJ/CHID 332 Spring 2007.
International Law Human Rights. Is there such a thing as certain natural, historical, fundamental rights of humans? Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms (1941) Speech.
Our Interpretation of 6 Articles From the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Women’s Rights © Oxfam photo Geoff Sayar, Uganda © Oxfam photo Rajendra Shaw, India.
Gender, Crime and Justice. The Global Issue – Human Rights Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Not ‘equality’
Definitions  Freedoms – privileges that are so basic they cannot be restricted by laws of the governments (e.g. religion)  Rights – granted and guaranteed.
Human Rights Universal Declaration of Human Rights Based on the UN General Assembly Resolution 217 A (III) 10 DEC 1948 By: Jim Long For: HUMA 1100.
COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS. Main obligations Duty to respect (art.2) Duty to ensure (art.2) Duty to give effect to the provisions of the Covenant.
Human rights and the right to health. Introduction Definition of human rights Key human rights instruments Key human rights for sex workers Right to health.
Human Rights. Overview Human beings have universal rights regardless of legal jurisdiction or other factors such as ethnicity, nationality, and sex Human.
Human Rights By Tabitha and Cherie. What is Human Right? Indispensable Everyone should have it Regardless race, creeds, sexual orientation, gender, religious.
Promoting Gender Equity and Social Justice. UN World Conference on Women Increased economic instability bridged ideological divide between North & South,
Article 1:  All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Political Globalization at the Personal Level Given priority of nation-states, the world polity affirms citizenship status Given priority of nation-states,
BY SARAH PERIASWAMY Women’s Education in India. What’s the Problem? While India has expressed commitment to education, it still has one of the lowest.
WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS? Human rights are the rights and freedoms that we all have. Some human rights are based on our physical needs. The right to life.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Right and Freedom Right – legal, moral, or social claim that people are entitled to, primarily from their government.
What is Human Rights Based Approach? The Origin, Principles and Standards.
Human Rights. What are Human Rights?  The rights that all people have by being human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national.
The Rights of Canadian Citizens. What is a right? A legal or natural entitlement to have something or to do something without interference from others.
Rights and Freedoms. COPY DOWN THESE DEFINITIONS Right: a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something. Freedom: the power or right to act, speak,
UN Action to End Violence Against Women
United Nations: Women’s Rights
What are human rights?.
Violence Against Women
Chapter 1. International human rights law
Situation of Sexual Minority People in Nepal:
DEFINITION HUMAN RIGHTS are the rights that all people have by virtue of being human beings. HUMAN RIGHTS are derived from the inherent dignity of the.
Human rights in the fight against terrorism
Presentation transcript:

International Achievements in Women’s Human Rights What they are and why they matter

BUT WHAT ARE RIGHTS? You can’t make me do that!

Human rights are the rights a person has simply because he or she is a human bring. Human Rights are: 1. 1.Universal: every human has them, no matter what race, age, language, sex, or social distinction 2. 2.Inalienable: you cannot lose them any more than you can cease being human 3. 3.Indivisible: you cannot be denied a right because it is “less important” or “non-essential”

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Most important human rights document Most important human rights document Was written in 1948, following the horrific experiences of the Holocaust and World War II Was written in 1948, following the horrific experiences of the Holocaust and World War II Many people sought to create a document that prevent future human rights atrocities from taking place and to ensure a world in which every human has and knows their rights. Many people sought to create a document that prevent future human rights atrocities from taking place and to ensure a world in which every human has and knows their rights. Fundamental consensus on what rights all human beings should have Fundamental consensus on what rights all human beings should have

Basic human rights: Basic human rights: As articulated by the Universal Declaration for Human Rights

“Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.”

Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person

Do they enjoy these basic human rights?

Private vs. Public: Threat to Women’s Human Rights The pervasive division of life into "public" and "private" spheres has its roots in the desire to limit the jurisdiction of the government. The pervasive division of life into "public" and "private" spheres has its roots in the desire to limit the jurisdiction of the government. In many countries, this has meant that what individuals do in the "public" sphere is subject to regulation, while activities taking place in the "private" sphere are thought to be exempt from governmental scrutiny. In many countries, this has meant that what individuals do in the "public" sphere is subject to regulation, while activities taking place in the "private" sphere are thought to be exempt from governmental scrutiny. Human rights were traditionally seen as applied only to public sphere Human rights were traditionally seen as applied only to public sphere

Private vs. Public: Threat to Women’s Human Rights Women have traditionally been relegated to the "private" sphere of the home and family Women have traditionally been relegated to the "private" sphere of the home and family the typical citizen has been portrayed as male, the typical citizen has been portrayed as male, Thus the dominant notions of human rights have historically had men as the center Thus the dominant notions of human rights have historically had men as the center Women have been marginalized in the human rights discussion because they are seen outside the public sphere Women have been marginalized in the human rights discussion because they are seen outside the public sphere

Private vs. Public: Threat to Women’s Human Rights Therefore, abuses done to women in the name of family, religion, and culture have been hidden by the sanctity of the so-called private sphere, and perpetrators of such human rights violations have enjoyed immunity from accountability for their actions. Therefore, abuses done to women in the name of family, religion, and culture have been hidden by the sanctity of the so-called private sphere, and perpetrators of such human rights violations have enjoyed immunity from accountability for their actions. Examples: rape, wife murder, FGM, reproductive rights Examples: rape, wife murder, FGM, reproductive rights Bottom line: women have not historically not enjoyed their due human rights Bottom line: women have not historically not enjoyed their due human rights

What does it mean that “Women’s Rights are Human Rights”? It’s the revolutionary notion that women are human beings It’s the revolutionary notion that women are human beings It declares, quite simply, that as human beings women have human rights. It declares, quite simply, that as human beings women have human rights. On the other hand, “women’s human rights” is a revolutionary notion: states that women can no longer be marginalized in the human rights discourse. On the other hand, “women’s human rights” is a revolutionary notion: states that women can no longer be marginalized in the human rights discourse.

What are women’s human rights? Basic human rights for women: Basic human rights for women: Equality before the law Equality before the law Life Life Freedom of expression, political participation, religion Freedom of expression, political participation, religion Freedom from torture and slavery Freedom from torture and slavery Important women’s human rights issues: Important women’s human rights issues: Violence against women (esp. in conflict) Violence against women (esp. in conflict) Equality under the law and at home Equality under the law and at home

Women’s Human Rights Achievements—The UN United Nations Decade for Women ( ): women from many geographical, racial, religious, cultural, and class backgrounds took up organizing to improve the status of women. United Nations Decade for Women ( ): women from many geographical, racial, religious, cultural, and class backgrounds took up organizing to improve the status of women. The United Nations-sponsored women's conferences: Mexico City(1975,) Copenhagen (1980,) and Nairobi(1985, ) The United Nations-sponsored women's conferences: Mexico City(1975,) Copenhagen (1980,) and Nairobi(1985, ) convened to evaluate the status of women and to formulate strategies for women's advancement. convened to evaluate the status of women and to formulate strategies for women's advancement.

Women’s Human Rights Achievements—The UN The UN issues more “Conventions” or international treaties regarding women’s human rights for countries to sign: The UN issues more “Conventions” or international treaties regarding women’s human rights for countries to sign: Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) (1979) Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) (1979) Currently, 185 countries - over ninety percent of the members of the United Nations - are party to the Convention. Currently, 185 countries - over ninety percent of the members of the United Nations - are party to the Convention. Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (1995) Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (1995)

Women’s Human Rights Achievements—Civil Society More civil society NGO’s (Non-governmental organizations) take on the issue of women’s human rights. More civil society NGO’s (Non-governmental organizations) take on the issue of women’s human rights. Ex: Amnesty International once said that “violence against women is not a human rights issue.” Now they have a Stop Violence Against Women Campaign.

More Women’s Human Rights Organizations:

Human Rights for Women = Human Rights for All Women play a vital role it fighting for realization of all human rights

This photograph was taken at a demonstration against the White government, during the singing of the ANC anthem, NKosiSikele Africa. At one stage, NKosiSikele Africa was banned and singing it publicly was a criminal offense. Today it is the New South Africa's national anthem. Women helped end apartheid in South Africa

Women fight for equal rights and democracy in Iran

Mary Robinson, Ireland’s first female president Women bring peace to Northern Ireland

Threats to Women’s Human Rights religious or cultural fundamentalisms of different kinds religious or cultural fundamentalisms of different kinds power of ultra-conservative forces within governments and their influence on foreign and domestic policies power of ultra-conservative forces within governments and their influence on foreign and domestic policies backlashes in the media, judiciary, public opinion backlashes in the media, judiciary, public opinion an increase in violence, conflict and war an increase in violence, conflict and war

It’s up to all of us to promote gender equality!