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Human Rights Quotes (page 12)

Joely Richardson quote: "My mother, for the last 20 years anyway, would not call..."
My mother, for the last 20 years anyway, would not call herself a Marxist but a human rights activist. Joely Richardson
William Bennett quote: "America's support for human rights and democracy is our..."
America's support for human rights and democracy is our noblest export to the world. William Bennett
Well, Nigeria has played a constructive role in peacekeeping in various parts of West Africa. But unless and until Nigeria itself is democratic and respects human rights, it too may well be a source of much greater instability as political repression limits the ability of the people of Nigeria to achieve their full potential. Susan Rice
China recognizes and also respects the universality of human rights. We will continue our efforts to promote democracy and the rule of law. Hu Jintao
China is a developing country with a huge population, and also a developing country in a crucial stage of reform. In this context, China still faces many challenges in economic and social development. And a lot still needs to be done in China, in terms of human rights. Hu Jintao
Evan Bayh quote: "We must do all we can to help improve the deplorable human..."
We must do all we can to help improve the deplorable human rights situation of the North Korean people. Evan Bayh
There are significant human rights abuses in China. In some areas, the situation is worse today than in the past. In other areas, there have been improvements. We will recognize the latter, and be critical of the former. Max Baucus
Joichi Ito quote: "Upholding human rights is not merely compatible with fighting..."
Upholding human rights is not merely compatible with fighting terrorism, it is essential. Joichi Ito
Joichi Ito quote: "Liberty, freedom and democracy are very fuzzy words, but human..."
Liberty, freedom and democracy are very fuzzy words, but human rights is very specific. Joichi Ito
It would be easy to define terrorism as attacks against human rights and international humanitarian law forbids attacks against innocent non-combatants which is often the definition used for terrorism. Joichi Ito
Joichi Ito quote: "If we destroy human rights and rule of law in the response to..."
If we destroy human rights and rule of law in the response to terrorism, they have won. Joichi Ito
Well, this is an unfortunate part of the UN institution. It's the - the theater of the absurd. It doesn't only cast Israel as the villain; it often casts real villains in leading roles: Gadhafi's Libya chaired the UN Commission on Human Rights; Saddam's Iraq headed the UN Committee on Disarmament. Benjamin Netanyahu
The effects of human rights education can be dramatic in awakening people to the value and power of their own lives, as shown in the following stories. Daisaku Ikeda
It is only through such real-life daily struggles and challenges that a genuine sensitivity to human rights can be inculcated. This is a truth that is not limited to school education: it applies to all of us. Daisaku Ikeda
A commitment to human rights cannot be fostered simply through the transmission of knowledge. Action and experience play a crucial role in the learning process. Daisaku Ikeda

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