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 are numerous issues that governments used to deal with that they now no longer deal with to the same extent: Prisons… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
One of the richest countries in the world - the United States of America - is facing a real ethical dilemma in… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Many people today in the developed countries are so far removed from poverty and suffering and starvation that they lack empathy for… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
We need more emphasis on linking jobs and economic progress with environmental issues, and not allowing environmentally damaging industries to be brought… — 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
I have a sense that South Africa is my other country apart from my native country that I particularly love, [that I]… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
It is a time when Irish women can link - as they are linking - through networks. They can do this through… — 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
South Africa is regarded as being an extraordinarily important country - not just for South Africa, but for Southern Africa, for the… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I don't think we in Ireland have to follow slavishly what other countries have done. Ireland has its own strengths - in… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Membership in the European Community, now the European Union, has enabled Ireland to re-find its sense of participation - cultural, political, social… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The first thing to recognize is how fortunate Ireland is to be an island off the west coast of Europe, and therefore… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
We need a more holistic approach in which we take account of society's most vulnerable sectors. We shouldn't just do broad averaging… — 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
Membership in the European Community, now the European Union, has helped Ireland to take its place as a European country with all… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Post-genocide Rwanda has managed to implement a good universal health insurance scheme that covers a large proportion of the population. This came… — 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
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 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 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 and get… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
We now know that climate change is a driver of migration, and is expected to increase the displacement of populations. — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system. — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
