5. Formation of United Nations (or UN) on Oct. 24 1945 to ensure that no more
tragedy such as the WW2 will ever happen again
The purpose of UN is to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social,
cultural, or humanitarian nature and in promoting and encouraging respect for human right
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6. The creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Document (1948)
This document states all the
rights that people should
have
The document is focused on
the right to life, freedom,
safety, education, freedom of
religion and expression and
many more.
The document was to be
followed by many UN
member countries.
One of the countries that agreed with this is Thailand (UN member since Dec. 16, 1946)
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7. Since becoming a Constitutional Monarchy, the constitutions of Thailand stated the
rights of Thai people with a guarantee that such rights are protected under the
constitution and Thai laws
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8. The National Human Rights Commission Act (B.E. 2542 or 1999) Section 3 defines
Human Rights as:
The Human dignity, right, liberty, and equality of the people, which are guaranteed and
protected by the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, or by the Thai Laws, or by
treaties of which Thailand has obligations to follow.
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16. Importance
of having
Human
Rights
1. All
mankind is
to be
treated
equally 2. All
mankind is
to be
treated with
justice
3. All mankind
needs to be
promoted to
have a better
welfare and
quality
of life
4. All mankind is
given
opportunities to
participate
in social
activities
5. All mankind is
given
freedom and
liberty in their
way of life
6. All
mankind
has freedom
of
expression
Homework!
10 Marks
Printout a
picture for each
importance
The picture
should explain
what the lines
mean
Follow the format
I will give you
Next Week
Monday
Please Please
Please do this
homework
Late works =
(1 Day - 3 Marks)
17. Thailand
and
conventions
A
convention
on rights of
the Child
Convention on elimination
of discrimination against
women
International covenant
on economic, social
and cultural rights
Covenant against torture
and other cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment or
punishment
Convention on the
rights of person
with disabilities
Convention on
Elimination of all
forms of racial
discrimination
International
Covenant on Civil and
Political rights
Note: on 2010, Thailand was
chosen by UN member
countries to be the
President of the Human
Rights Council of the United
Nations
The responsibility was to
handle complaints about
violation of human rights
and to be on the lookout
for the International
Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights
NOT IN THE
EXAM
18.
19.
20. A. Participation through AWARENESS
(the “knowing” part)
B. Participation through ACTION
(the “doing” part)
1.Personal Rights 1. Express Opinion
2. Rights to justice procedure 2. Helping the impoverished people
3. Rights to property 3. Supporting the children and youth
4. Rights and freedom in occupation 4. Forming community identity
5. Rights and freedom in education 5. Showing compassion
6. Rights in receiving healthcare
services and welfare from the state.
6. Creating useful campaigns
7. Rights to have access to
information and petition
7. Promoting and publicizing
8. Rights to community
9. Rights to protect the constitution
There are two ways to
show participation in
the promotion and
protection of Human
Rights
Participation through:
A. Awareness
B. Action
Activity!!!
Graded
Recitation!
21.
22.
23. A. Participation through AWARENESS
(the “knowing” part)
B. Participation through ACTION
(the “doing” part)
1.Personal Rights 1. Express Opinion
2. Rights to justice procedure 2. Helping the impoverished people
3. Rights to property 3. Supporting the children and youth
4. Rights and freedom in occupation 4. Forming community identity
5. Rights and freedom in education 5. Showing compassion
6. Rights in receiving healthcare
services and welfare from the state.
6. Creating useful campaigns
7. Rights to have access to
information and petition
7. Promoting and publicizing
8. Rights to community
9. Rights to protect the constitution
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