Human Rights Day 2022
Exploring Human Rights in Jamaica
Test your knowledge about human rights in Jamaica and the significant contributions made by Jamaican individuals in this field. This quiz covers multiple aspects of human rights instruments, treaties, and local legislation.
- Learn about Jamaica's role in global human rights advocacy.
- Discover key figures and milestones in Jamaican human rights history.
- Challenge yourself with informative questions and enhance your understanding.
1. Which Jamaican is the Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?
Professor Stephen Vasciannie
Ms. Michelle Walker
Professor Verene Shepherd
Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown
2. Which Jamaican was appointed to the United Nation's independent fact-finding mission on Libya?
Ms. Margarette May Macaulay
Ambassador Sheila Monteith
Professor Tracy Robinson
Ambassador Cheryl Spencer
3. How many of the 9 core human rights instruments is Jamaica a signatory to?
7
9
6
8
4. Which Jamaican currently serves on the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Dr. Christine Hendricks
Ms. Christine Rodriguez
Dr. Floyd Morrison
Ambassador Sharon Miller
5. Which Jamaican was a member of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent
Margarette May Macaulay
Professor Verene Shepherd
Mr. Angola David
Professor Kevin Fenton
6. Which Jamaican has been elected to serve as 1 of 3 Vice Presidents in the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Ambassador Brian Wallace
Professor Kevin Fenton
Ambassador N Nick Perry
Ambassador Symone Betton-Nayo
7. Which human rights treaty has Jamaica most recently ratified?
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
8. In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN General Assembly
1965
1948
1949
1976
9. In which year did the Disabilities Act come into force in Jamaica?
2014
2020
2019
2022
10. Which of the following are not grounds for discrimination in the Jamaican Constitution?
Race
Colour
Disability
Place of Origin
11. What is one of the specific rights children are entitled to under the Jamaican Constitution?
The right to freedom of expression
As a citizen the right to free health care
As a citizen publicly funded tuition in a public educational institution at the pre-primary and primary levels
The right to publicly funded tuition in a public educational institution at the secondary and primary levels
12. Which human rights instrument was Jamaica the first country in the world to sign?
American Convention on Human Rights
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
13. Which human rights instrument is the most widely ratified treaty in history?
Convention on the Rights of the Child
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
14. In what year did Jamaica amend its Constitution to provide for a Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
2012
2011
2010
2001
15. Which treaty reporting body is responsible for monitoring implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by State Parties?
Committee Against Torture
Human Rights Committee
United Nations General Assembly
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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