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HUMAN RIGHTS THEME 3

B. Read the text and find out other good examples of human rights.

News bulletins usually show complaints and problems about human rights abuses all around the world.
However, there are those, both individuals and organizations, who work for human rights and display
good examples.
The world of sports, especially that of football, has been displaying nice examples of fight
against discrimination. The ‘No to Racism’ campaign by UEFA aims to raise public awareness
of intolerance and discrimination in football. Team captains wear ‘No to Racism’ armbands and ‘No to
Racism’ banners are prominently displayed on the pitch. FIFA’s recognizing Kosovo and declaring
it as the group’s 210 member can be seen as another example of human rights. Because it is
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expected to be a big step towards Kosovo’s international legitimacy.
Some metropolitans have allocated areas or squares so that people can hold activities related
to their cultures, thoughts, beliefs, etc. Perhaps, the most famous of these is London’s
Hyde Park. People can shout slogans, arrange activities, run stalls to fulfill and promote their cultural,
political or religious requirements, products or activities at the park. The Red Square of Russia
is associated with demonstrations as well. It is often home to various demonstrations and cultural
events.
Turkey has introduced new laws to protect manufacturers’ and consumers’ rights in the last
couple of decades and reflections of these laws can be seen in everyday life. Consumers
rights units have been formed in governorship offices across the country. Any application
regarding violation of copyrights regulation is taken seriously and pursued by officials.

C. Read the text and answer the questions.

1. What is the purpose of UEFA through the ‘No to Racism’ campaign? ______________________________
2. People see London’s Hyde Park beyond a park. Why? _________________________________________
3. What did Turkey do about copyrights? ______________________________________________________

D. Study the text. One bold sentence in each paragraph is the topic sentence and the
other two bold sentences are the supporting ideas. Write ‘T’ for topic sentences and ‘S’
for supporting ideas in the boxes.

4 A. Mrs. Emily Merits is giving the opening speech at the meeting of the Human Rights Club.
Below are some of the expressions you will hear in her speech. Pay attention to the
context and match them to their meanings. Tapescript 3.1

Human Rights Club in Action

1. lacking the things (such as money and education) that are considered F human rights abuses
necessary for an equal position in society F disadvantaged groups
2. violation of the basic rights for people

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