Ms.

Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo
I.E.S. El Burgo de las Rozas
Name: _____________________________________________ Class Subject: Global
Classrooms

HRC: Joining Hands for Womens Rights Reading Guide

Instructions:
Description of the Committee:
1. Why was the Human Rights Council (HRC) created?

2. For what reason would a member of the Human Rights

Council be suspended.

History of the Topic:

3. What are two examples of violence against women?

4. According to the article, what are some things we should

remember when looking at statistics regarding our topic?

Traditional Forms of Violence:

5. While it is important to respect the traditions of the society it
is also important to recognize a womens right to safety,
health and dignity. The integrity of these cultures can be
protected while at the same time ensuring its womens
safety and respect.
What is the message behind this excerpt? How would you
interpret this excerpt? (3-4 sentences)

Ms. Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo

I.E.S. El Burgo de las Rozas

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM):

6. What is FGM? What are some mental and physical
consequences of FGM?

Honor Killings:
7. What is the motive behind honor killings?

8. Why do honor killings often go unpunished?

Early Marriage:
9. Why do parents sometimes agree to early marriage?

10.
What are some mental and physical effects of early
marriage on girls?

Dowry Murder:
11.
What is a dowry? What is dowry murder?

Victims in Conflict:
12.
Why is rape sometimes used as a tactic of war?

Ms. Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo

I.E.S. El Burgo de las Rozas

Prenatal Sex Selection:

13.
What is prenatal sex selection and why does it exist?

14.
In what countries is prenatal sex selection a major
concern?

15.
How has this practice affected the number of girls
born? Use a statistic from the article.

Trafficking:
16.
What are some types of labor that women are forced to
do when they are trafficked?

HIV / AIDS and Violence:

17.
Why are women with HIV / AIDS often afraid to seek
treatment?

Causes:
18.
How do traditional gender roles influence violence
against women? (3 sentences)

Ms. Juetzinia Kazmer-Murillo

I.E.S. El Burgo de las Rozas

Social Consequences:
19.
List some of the social consequences of violence
against women.

Previous Action:
20.
Define and describe the importance of the Declaration
on the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Recommendations:
21.
Taking into account these recommendations, what are
some important actions we must take in order to combat
violence against women. What recommendations do you
have?