I was influenced at an early age by Gandhi, and I have read many biographies of him. I have been greatly influenced… — 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
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