Climate change is the greatest threat to human rights in the 21st century. — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Today's human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow's conflicts. — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The whole human rights structure is based on the accountability of governments. — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Human rights are inscribed in the hearts of people; they were there long before lawmakers drafted their first proclamation. — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Using human rights commitments more effectively, either as part of negotiations in the WTO or as part of the trade policy review… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I do not support individual countries taking military action against another country because of its human rights record, or subsequently justifying taking… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The MDGs have been useful in moving human rights and development discourse together and in highlighting the need for greater accountability at… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I want to take human rights out of their box. I want to show the relevance of the universal principles of human… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Ethical globalization is possible if only we can hold governments and business accountable for respecting human rights, not just in the traditional… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Since 9/11 the United States has been followed by countries with bad records, such as the former Soviet Union countries, into erosions… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
There's a worldwide linking of environmental activists, developmental experts and human rights advocates. And they're using the two frameworks, in particular environmental… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The aim of human rights, if I may borrow a term from engineering, is to move beyond the design and drawing-board phase,… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
If the Chinese business community takes the Declaration of Human Rights, core labor standards, and environmental standards seriously, the government of China… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The international human rights framework is a vital component and engine for promoting global values. Governments have signed up to this international… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I'm not interested in scoring points or being over-critical of the US administration. I want to find the entry points to try… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Every government has signed up to a voluntary legal commitment under at least one of the international covenants and conventions based on… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
It is a great problem for the true international agenda of human rights that the United States, uniquely among industrialised countries, has… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
It remains the task of governments to implement the fundamental human rights standards which should influence all aspects of globalisation, including even… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I believe we should try to move away from the vocabulary and attitudes which shape the stereotyping of developed and developing country… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The term 'human rights' has been too often associated with conditionality, and with concerns of developing countries that in order to benefit… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
We must understand the role of human rights as empowering of individuals and communities. By protecting these rights, we can help prevent… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Look, you are interested in trying to make sure that governments keep a clean environment, have regard for the lifestyles of indigenous… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
A lot of young people are very cynical about the political framework because they see the countries that preach democracy and human… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I'm struck by how very few people outside a rarefied world of true believers understand what you mean when you say human… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
A culture is not an abstract thing. It is a living, evolving process. The aim is to push beyond standard-setting and asserting… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
In human rights theory it is very important that governments still have the primary responsibility for the standards and provision of such… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I agree with those who argue that it is possible to distil from the religions of the world their common values and… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
When I am asked, "What, in your view, is the worst human rights problem in the world today?" I reply: "Absolute poverty."… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The governments are seen to be less effective than they used to be. The private sector is perceived as being so much more efficient,… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
If the Chinese business community takes the Declaration of Human Rights, core labor standards, and environmental standards seriously, the government of China will take… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
Every government has signed up to a voluntary legal commitment under at least one of the international covenants and conventions based on the Universal… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
Since 9/11 the United States has been followed by countries with bad records, such as the former Soviet Union countries, into erosions of human… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
I'm not interested in scoring points or being over-critical of the US administration. I want to find the entry points to try and get… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
Tackling the issue of climate change presents us with an inflection point in human history - a climate justice revolution that separates development from… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
Look, you are interested in trying to make sure that governments keep a clean environment, have regard for the lifestyles of indigenous peoples, and… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
I felt when I was elected that the most important task on this island [Ireland] was to extend the hand of friendship right across… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
We now know that climate change is a driver of migration, and is expected to increase the displacement of populations. — Mary Robinson Copy Share
I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system. — Mary Robinson Copy Share
There are numerous issues that governments used to deal with that they now no longer deal with to the same extent: Prisons have been… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
As Elders, we are fully committed to the principle that all human beings are of equal worth. You will see that we highlight equality… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
I agree with those who argue that it is possible to distil from the religions of the world their common values and relevance. As… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
Freedom from discrimination for women, ensuring that female children can learn to read, these are human needs for half the human race, not western… — Mary Robinson Copy Share
