Ask your partner

IV. WRITING

1. Using information from the Internet sites (e.g.) make a presentation (under 150 words) on:

- International organizations;

- International treaties.

V. OVER TO YOU

1. What international treaties are possibly to be signed in the nearest future? Discuss the question in small groups.

2. What are the main trends of the international law development in the XXI century?

Unit 2. Human Rights Protection in the World and Ukraine Section 1 Beginning and Development of Law-International Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights

I. WARMING-UP

1. Answer the following questions:

1. What human rights can you name?

2. What categories of people demand special attention concerning their rights?

Match the following English words and expressions with their

Ukrainian equivalents:

1) victorious powers	a) меншість
2) incapable of military service	b) держави-переможці
3) minority	c) бути обов’язковим для всіх сторін
4) to enjoy rights	d) непридатний до служби в армії
5) to be binding upon all parties involved	e) користуватися правами
6) captured wounded	f) поранені полонені

3. Consult the dictionary and read the following words. Pay attention to different types of pronunciation of – c:

[k] [s]

capture agency

the Catholics association

incapable civilian

linguistic peace

occupation principle

sick service

Read the text to understand what information on the beginning and development of law-international cooperation in the field of human rights is of primary importance or new for you.

TEXT 1

Notes:

The Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in the Time of War – Конвенція про поліпшення стану поранених під час ведення війни.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – Міжнародний Пакт з громадянськиих та політичних прав.

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights – Міжнародний Пакт з соціальних, економічних і культурних прав.