1. CH. 5 HUMANHUMAN RIGHTSRIGHTS

2. HUMAN RIGHTS KEY TERMS HUMAN RIGHTS Fundamental rights to which all people are entitled DISCRIMINATION Treating a person unfairly because of race, religion, ability, etc. HUMAN RIGHTS CODES Legal documents that protect people from discrimination. STEREOTYPING Having a simplified fixed judgment on a group of people PREJUDICE A preconceived opinion based on stereotypes or inadequate information.

3. PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS – Rights that are considered basic to life in any human society. This concept can vary from society to society. THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT Human rights became a global issue after WW II UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS -backed by the UN after -“all human beings are born free & equal in dignity & rights”. -Most countries have agreed to these principles. -Problem – the only power the UN has is ‘world attention.’ -Not part of binding international law. INTERNATIONAL COURTS AND TRIBUNALS 1946 International Court of Justice (Both parties had to agree) 2002 a more permanent International Criminal Court established. USA, China & others opposed (internal courts sufficient) World Abuses 1870-1996Canada’s Indian Act & Residential Schools 1900-69 Australia ‘Stolen Generation’ 1924-53 Stalin 1939-45 Holocaust 1948-94 Apartheid 1959-? Chinese occupied Tibet 1971-79 Dictatorship in Uganda 1989 Tiananmen Square China 1991-99 Civil War Sierra Leone 1992-95 Bosnian War 1994 Rwandan Genocide 2004 Darfur genocide Stalin’s Purges Apartheid Residential Schools Protest in China Rwandan Genocide

4. HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADA CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACT – CHRA Covers Fed. Regulated Business ie. Banks, airlines, Canada Post, & National Media Grounds For Discrimination: RaceEthnicity AgeMarital Status PardonsColour ReligionGender Hate mailPay Equity Sexual Orientation Physical / Mental Disabilities PROV. HUMAN RIGHTS CODES Codes are subject to Can. Charter of Rights & Freedoms. See Girl/Boys Hockey p. 137. Annika Sorenstam The first woman to play in a men's pro golf tournament in over 50 years, calls the Colonial her "own personal Everest." She leaves it up to others to predict how her breaking of this gender barrier will affect the golf world. Men?????

5. FILING A COMPLAINT Prima Facie Prove the unjust. ie. Best person for job!! Possible Remedies -Stop injustice - $$$$$ -Job -Programs -Training

6. Advocating your rights CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACT Covers Fed. Regulated Business Banks, airlines, Canada Post, & National Media B.C. Human Rights Code Discrimination (age, ancestory, colour, family/marital status, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation. Employment, tenancy, property, accommodation, services, public facilities, & hate propaganda. A Tribunal hears complaints (2009 = 1100) Supreme Court (Highest Court) PM/GG appointed from all regions. Sets Precedent for the country. Aboriginal Rights Residential Schools, poverty, treaty issues, education, fishing. Gender Equity Less pay, out # CEOs, > part time, Preferential Hiring Affirmative action vs. reverse discrimination. Children’s Rights Ministry of Children & Family Dev’t 2007 = 1 in 10 children living in poverty. Debate – less taxes, affordable child care, housing, schools Gender Equity vs. Preferential Hiring Tenant vs. Landlord Rights Can you recall any recent media stories?