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Human Rights
This category gathers all the questions about the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. Questions should include but are not limited to the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.
977 Questions
Money or property brought by a groom to his wife at marriage is called a?
The bride price is an amount of money or goods settled on the bride's family by the groom's family, historically, to compensate it for the loss of her labor and fertility within her group of kin. It is still a tradition in parts of the world such and is viewed by many as the purchase and sale of young women by their families.
Which Article of Indian Constitution talks about adult suffrage?
Article 326 in The Constitution Of India 1949
326. Elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies of States to be on the basis of adult suffrage The elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the basis of adult suffrage; but is to say, every person who is a citizen of India and who is not less than twenty one years of age on such date as may be fixed in that behalf by or under any law made by the appropriate legislature and is not otherwise disqualified under this constitution or any law made by the appropriate Legislature on the ground of non residence, unsoundness of mind, crime or corrupt or illegal practice, shall be entitled to be registered as a voter at any such election
Why are human rights issues controversial in China?
There is no single universally accepted definition of human rights. In some cultures, the concept as it is seen in some western cultures seems strange, and perhaps even laughable.
Plato; in The Republic (as the voice of Socrates) - Aristotle (Plato's student) in [treatise on] Politics - almost all other works stem from these.
What does the comptroller of the currency do?
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
American federal government organization
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is an independent bureau within the United States Department of the Treasury that was established by the National Currency Act of 1863 and serves to charter, regulate, and supervise all national banks and thrift institutions and the federally licensed branches and agencies of foreign banks in the United States.'
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is a federal agency that oversees the execution of laws relating to national banks. Specifically, it charters, regulates, and supervises national banks and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks in the U.S.
Is it a criminal offense to be forcibly married at the age of 16 in Portugal without your consent?
Yes, it is illegal to force anyone into marriage in Portugal. Depending on the details, the parents, and possibly the groom, could be prosecuted. The circumstances of being forced are also grounds for having the marriage annulled.
The Human Rights Council is the leading UN body responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. The Council considers forced marriage to be a human rights violation.
Over 100 countries co-sponsored a resolution on child, early and forced marriage at the Human Rights Council in September 2013, calling for the elimination of child, early and forced marriage to be considered in the post-2015 development agenda. The resolution was unanimously adopted and is the first to be passed on the issue at the Human Rights Council. Portugal was among the states that supported the resolution. See the discussion page for the other States that supported it.
Why did the Church seek to silence Galileo?
His ideas went against their beleifs, that the Earth was the center of the universe and he agreed with ideas of Copernicus.
What are guarantees of personal freedoms against possible threats from the government called?
Civil Liberties.
What are the key differences in salary compensation for PCN's and TCN's?
the main difference is the
employee nationality
policy differences to both TCN & PCN
working ability of people of TCN PCN varies then payment in form of compensation vary
comensation sense vary from PCN to TCN
What categories are the human rights divided into?
One Category here at WikiAnswers that the Human rights questions are initially being put into is the International Laws category as human rights issues are in general a world wide concern.
As categories are added on a regular basis it is possible for these questions to be moved out their current catagory(s) or put into a more specific sub-category to where they currently exist and can be added up to three categories at any one time.
What happens if you give false evidence in court?
A person who knowingly gives false testimony in court is guilty of the crime of perjury. Even if the person has not been deposed or sworn in the traditional sense, the law presumes all such testimony given to be done so under oath and under the penalty of perjury. Perjury is a serious offense and if found guilty the person can be incarcerated and/or fined under state or federal law. Under federal guidelines if convicted the penalty is a maximum of 5 years in a federal facility and a $5,000 fine. States establish their own laws concerning the offense.
Where to find a non profit or free private investigator?
I need a private Investigator, to catch my ex-husband driving with my kids while he's intoxicated. I wish I could afford to hire one, but I just don't have the money. I'm desperate, because my kids say his driving is very impaired, and he's come close to getting into accidents more frequently. Their affraid of him and refuse to call 911. When they text me, I always call the police, but they seem to not react in time. Maybe they don't even care, I don't know. I live in Indianapolis, IN. I can't believe know one takes this serious. Why won't the courts believe children that are under 14? What other avenues can I take to keep him from putting my kids in danger. One more thing. I have to allow him visitation or I'm in contempt, so don't say I can keep my kids from going to his house on his weekends. Only when he's caught I can do this. You live in Indiana. If you lived in East Texas I would take your case pro bono. Impaired driving with a child aboard is serious, and is a separate offense in Texas, a state jail felony. You can do your own investigative work, however. Borrow someone else's car, have a witness, and follow him. Wear a disguise (for example, pull your hair back and wear a different colored lipstick, a ball cap and sun glasses-unless that's your usual appearance) and try to keep at least one car between you if possible. Google "mobile surveillance techniques" or visit http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2789_vehicle-surveilance.htm. The chance of an intoxicated person spotting an unfamiliar car following at a reasonable distance is slim. Have your kids keep texting you their location in the event you become separated (make certain they don't keep looking behind). Video tape his driving. If erratic, this alone, presented to a judge, may be enough for modification of the visitation order. Call 911 while following so you can keep them apprised of his location until the police arrive. If your ex arrives intoxicated to pick up the kids, don't let him take them (knowingly allowing an intoxicated person to transport minor children may be a crime in Indiana as it is in Texas), call the police.
What would happen if we captured a terrorist?
Check out some science fiction moves.
Me, I'd shake his/her/its hand (or whatever they use) and say "G'day!".
What is meant by the term human rights?
Human rights are the rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to. They spring from the concept of natural rights.
Natural rights is a complicated topic with many facets and the concept dates back at least to late Antiquity. Briefly, natural rights have been described as universal, inalienable rights that all people are entitled to regardless of political and legal institutions and beyond the authority of secular or religious authorities. Some people recognize no difference between natural rights and human rights which include: life, liberty and property; freedom from oppression; self determination; religious freedom; equality; privacy.
The view of natural/human rights has changed from one era to the next. However, there is no universal description of natural rights and they are viewed as non-sensical by many since they are truly non-existent for millions of people around the world and have been throughout history, i.e., witness the enslavers and the enslaved who have always been a part of human history. One school of thought holds that in the natural state only the strongest can benefit from their natural rights so people form a social contract ceding their natural rights to an authority (government) to protect them from abuse by the stronger individuals.Although every human is entitled to human rights we must depend on governments to provide them. The reality is that not all governments provide their citizens with human rights. In many countries the people are exploited, abused, tortured, killed by government troops, starving, denied education and medical treatment and live on the edge of death every day depending on relief provided by other countries. In some cases that reality is made worse when the government leaders are themselves rich and living in luxury.
In 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration recognized the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family in its preamble. You can read the full text at the UN website.
Yes. However, The process of Devşirme was much more insidious than just a system that "recruited" young children to serve the Sultan.
Devşirme robbed innocent Christian citizens of their children in the Balkans. The parents would have no choice as to whether their children would be deprived from them. It was a tax. They would be brought to the Sultan in Istanbul and forcibly converted to Islam at the tender age of five years. The women would grow up to be part of the Sultan's harem. While they served the Sultan, each woman could hope that her son would be chosen as the Crown Prince and she could have court rights, but she could never hope to have rights to her own body. The men were educated in the arts of war and diplomacy. The ones of who were more physically capable would become the feared shock-troops of the Ottoman Empire: the Janissaries. Those more skilled in diplomacy would be the ministers of the Sultan's court.
Devşirme Story
A devşirme story that Turks like to tell was of the theft of a child from a Serbian noble family. His older brother (by two years) remained with his family. The younger brother did not know he had an older brother and only discovered this by accident. The Serbian noble who remained in Serbia became a Patriarch of the Orthodox Church. The abducted brother became the Governor of Serbia. The first time that they met, they did not even recognize each other (since they were now in their late twenties and they had never met since they were 5 & 7). But they were forced to work together and they realized how similar they were. The Governor realized that he was the brother of the Orthodox Patriarch and the two men embraced. (One wonders how many abducted children would never find their families again, especially the women who could never leave Topkapı Palace.)
rights are important because children should have an education food drink and have a shelter with clean clothes
What would you do if you were in a peaceful protest?
Normally a group of people would protest outside an important building (like a palace or an embassy) and would stand around holding signs with messages on them and shouting out their views. Sometimes protesters survey people to get a petition or they may even try to occupy an area (such as in the Occupy Protests) or stop people entering a building. They are peaceful protests as long as the protesters do not attack anybody or damage and property.
What role did catherine Beecher play in education for women?
Beecher was a teacher whose work A Treatise on Domestic Economy inspired women to build a strong American Societies. She believed that women should be educated for their traditional values, and that women could be capable teachers. The Milwaukee College for Women set up courses based on Beecher's ideas "to train women to be healthful, intelligent, and successful wives, mother, and housekeepers."
Can you use a Claim of Right in family law?
You or your counsel can attempt it, however it is not normally a defense used within a family law context and may not be admissible.
-quote- "Claim of right doctrine is a principle of taxation that causes a taxpayer to recognize income if she or he receives the income even though they do not have a fixed right to the income.
This doctrine has currently become a source of abuse attempted by taxpayers seeking to evade paying their income tax by claiming that they do not have a right to the income." -unquote-
What human rights violations did Muammar Gaddafi commit?
He committed numerous human rights violations including:
- Intentionally planning to kill foreign national civilians
- Repressing his citizens' rights to protest
- Preventing his citizens' rights to free speech
- Repressing any non-Sunni Islam religion (although admittedly almost no Libyan was non-Sunni by the time he assumed power)
- Abusing foreign workers
- Permitting enslavement of Black Africans and slave trafficking
- Disappearing "Undesirables"
- Intentionally pitting ethnic groups against each other, resulting in violent clashes
- Openly and brazenly killing his own citizens (without just cause)
Yes, depending on how many times the person stabbed the intruder, and if the intruder is dead because of the stabbing.
