Quiz Module 8 HRM - FreedomLab

1. If during an investigation I am faced with a serious human rights violation that is happening in real time, I should:

A. Take immediate action and inform authorities and possibly international organization

B. Remain objective and neutral, gather the information about the case but not intervene

C. Intervene myself to remedy the situation with all the resources I have at my disposal

Correct! Wrong!

2. The education and training of members of State bodies is not the job of a human rights defenders, we should not engage in such activities:

A. True

B. False

Correct! Wrong!

3. A human rights advocacy strategy should include:

A. Only strong messages against the state authorities focused on naming and shaming,

B. Both more adversarial tactics such as strong worded petitions, demonstrations, disrupting actions as well as tactics focused on open dialogue, co-operation, and partnership.

C. It should be rather focused on dialogue and partnership with the government seeking a long-term resolution of human rights issues

Correct! Wrong!

4. The targets of my advocacy should be:

A. Only the institutions and bodies that have decision making power such as authorities

B. The institutions and bodies that have decision making power such as authorities as well as the media and journalists

C. A variety of actors including media, journalists, other NGOs, international organizations and state authorities

Correct! Wrong!

5. During a meeting with authorities, the most important objective is to:

A. Present all the facts and figures I have gathered during the human rights investigation,

B. Convince the interlocutor that the cause you represent is important, reach out emotionally to them,

C. Confront the representatives and make them be ashamed for the suffering they are causing,

D. Focus on the key asks and recommendations, push for action to be take by the authorities, support your points with evidence.

Correct! Wrong!

1. If during an investigation I am faced with a serious human rights violation that is happening in real time, I should:

2. The education and training of members of State bodies is not the job of a human rights defenders, we should not engage in such activities:

3. A human rights advocacy strategy should include:

4. The targets of my advocacy should be:

5. During a meeting with authorities, the most important objective is to:

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