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Human Rights Quotes (page 8)

Dag Hammarskjold quote: ""Freedom from fear" could be said to sum up the whole..."
"Freedom from fear" could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights. Dag Hammarskjold
I refer to calls for humanitarian intervention in the affairs of another state - a new idea, this - even when they are made under the pretext of defending human rights and freedoms. Boris Yeltsin
We are not directly involved in Syria. But we will be working with our partners in the European Union and at the United Nations to see if we can persuade the Syrian authorities to go, as I say, more in that direction of respect for democracy and human rights. William Hague
Iran's continued, widespread persecution of ethnic minorities, human rights defenders and political prisoners is a disgrace and stands as a shameful indictment of Iran's leaders. William Hague
Governments that block the aspirations of their people, that steal or are corrupt, that oppress and torture or that deny freedom of expression and human rights should bear in mind that they will find it increasingly hard to escape the judgement of their own people, or where warranted, the reach of international law. William Hague
At a time of such hope and optimism in the Middle East, we cannot let the Libyan government violate every principle of international law and human rights with impunity. William Hague
The United Nations has a critical role to play in promoting stability, security, democracy, human rights, and economic development. The UN is as relevant today as at any time in its history, but it needs reform. Chuck Hagel
I am a technological activist. I have a political agenda. I am in favor of basic human rights: to free speech, to use any information and technology, to purchase and use recreational drugs, to enjoy and purchase so-called 'vices', to be free of intruders, and to privacy. Bram Cohen
In Uzbekistan, hundreds of protesters were recently killed under the corrupt regime of President Karimov in what human rights groups are calling a massacre. Ed Markey
Imelda Marcos quote: "I was no Marie Antoinette. I was not born to nobility, but I..."
I was no Marie Antoinette. I was not born to nobility, but I had a human right to nobility. Imelda Marcos
New Zealand's been pretty quiet on human rights issues, which we will be taking rather more interest in, and in international labor issues. Helen Clark
We have a human rights interest. Then there is the immigration problem. The human-rights violations have caused people to take to boats and flood not only the United States, but other countries in the region, creating great instability. Warren Christopher
Richard Stallman quote: "All governments should be pressured to correct their abuses of..."
All governments should be pressured to correct their abuses of human rights. Richard Stallman
Alex Chiu quote: "But if USA has 1.3 billion people, USA would have the same..."
But if USA has 1.3 billion people, USA would have the same human rights problem just like China. Alex Chiu
In a few decades, the relationship between the environment, resources and conflict may seem almost as obvious as the connection we see today between human rights, democracy and peace. Wangari Maathai

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