Question

Match the historical events related to Human Rights with their corresponding dates of occurrence:

Magna Carta	1215
Universal Declaration of Human Rights	1949
Geneva Conventions	1993
Vienna Declaration	1948

• A. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
• B. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
• C. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
• D. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

Answer 1

Answer:

D. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

Magna Carta

• Year: 1215
• The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is a foundational document in the history of human rights.
• It was a charter that aimed to limit the powers of the monarch and safeguard certain legal rights of individuals, contributing to the development of constitutional and human rights principles.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Year: 1948
• Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document that outlines fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
• It serves as a common standard of achievement for all people and nations.

Geneva Conventions

• Year: 1949
• The Geneva Conventions, established in 1949, are a set of international treaties that define the humanitarian treatment of war prisoners and civilians during armed conflicts.
• They aim to protect those who are not or are no longer taking part in hostilities.

Vienna Declaration

• Year: 1993
• The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action was adopted at the World Conference on Human Rights in 1993.
• It reaffirms the global commitment to human rights and addresses contemporary human rights challenges, emphasizing the universality and indivisibility of human rights.