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Anna Lindh

(1957–2003) Politician

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Anna Lindh was a politician.

Quick Facts About Anna Lindh

Born: June 19, 1957
Died: September 11, 2003
Profession: Politician

About Anna Lindh

Swedish politician (1957-2003)... | Ylva Anna Maria Lindh was a Swedish politician, diplomat, and lawyer who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1998 until her assassination in 2003. A leading figure of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, Lindh was a Member of the Riksdag representing Södermanland County from 1982 to 1985 and

Quotes by Anna Lindh

Poverty must be reduced not only for reasons of moral and justice, but also of security.

Cybersecurity

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Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade.

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Human rights are praised more than ever - and violated as much as ever.

Human rights

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We need new partnerships for peace and security.

Cybersecurity

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The world is richer than ever, and the gaps between rich and poor are wider.

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We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.

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The most important issue we have to deal with is freedom of movement.

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Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society.

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The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.

China

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Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export…

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The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the…

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In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace…

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Poverty does not make people terrorists, but terrorists can exploit the frustration it creates and use it as a breeding-ground for violent…

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Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact…

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Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of…

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Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic…

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That was for instance the case in Mocambique a couple of years ago, during the flooding catastrophe. Instead of co-ordinating assistance properly,…

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To properly reflect the changes of the world and of the UN, with its growing number of member states, we would like…

Change

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One of the gaps in our international development efforts is the provision of global public goods - that is, goods or conditions…

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The globalisation of information makes people aware of what they have - and have not. Problems and oppression are impossible to hide,…

Data

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Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our…

Borders

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Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and…

America

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The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security…

Actors

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We need the UN, to deal with the threats to our common security from nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, not only in…

Agreement

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The world has got more democracies than ever, and human rights are high on almost every country's agenda. Still, corruption and oppression…

Agendas

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Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance.

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This is not bad, but the pace of globalisation has surpassed the capacity of the system to adjust to new realities of…

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We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their…

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We must focus much more on developing countries' own policies and priorities, and increase policy and operational coherence between national, regional and…

Actor

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We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to…

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States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by…

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The conflict in the Middle East needs to be solved for the same reasons. It is necessary to reach a two-states solution,…

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