SOUTHCOM Human Rights Awareness Training (1 hr)

Implementation of Leahy Law is a responsibility of the Department of State alone. DoD has no role.

False

What are human rights?

Freedoms, immunities, and benefits that are deemed universal, inherent, and inalienable possessions of all humankind

Under international law, which entities bear primary responsibility for protecting human rights?

National governments

You witness a host-country military officer physically abusing his trainee in a clearly life-threatening manner. What should you do?

Persuade the officer to desist, intervening with moral dissuasion as long as it poses no serious threat to your safety or your mission. Record and report this incident.

Human rights include protections against:

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SOUTHCOM's Human Rights Office promotes respect for human rights through the Human Rights Initiative (HRI). Which statement(s) accurately depict the Human Rights Initiative?

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The term "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights" includes:

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What are the Five R's of Human Rights? [Remediation Accessed :N]

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Which of the following can result from U.S. personnel failing to respect human rights or failing to convey the importance of respect for human rights to host nation personnel?

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Which of the following is true of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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Why must U.S. government officials and military continuously train on human rights?

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Which of the following best describes human rights in relation to the law of war?

Human rights are inalienable rights that apply throughout the peace-war-peace spectrum, whereas the law of war is that part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities

You are off duty at a popular local establishment in a relatively prosperous and secure neighborhood, but notice several things that bother you. First, this is the only building on the block with bars on the windows. Second, you notice that female staff are being transported to and from work by managers who appear to be monitoring them closely. Third, these women rarely converse with customers and seem nervous, looking around for their managers whenever interacting with customers. You get the strong impression they are being employed under coercive circumstances. What should you do?

Immediately leave the establishment. Record your observations and report them to your chain of command.

Which of the following is an important U.S. military capability according to Joint Doctrine on Foreign Internal Defense? [Remediation Accessed :N]

Influence the professionalism of the host nation military to reduce or eliminate corruption and human rights abuse

The key difference between human smuggling and human trafficking is:

Trafficking necessarily involves force, coercion, fraud or deception, whereas smuggling is a commercial transaction between two willing parties