Has beens Quotes by Mary Robinson

8 Has beens quotes by Mary Robinson

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Mary Robinson presents eight succinct observations that explore the lingering presence of past moments. Though brief, each line captures her perspective on what once was, making it a handy starting point.

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Since 9/11 the United States has been followed by countries with bad records, such as the former Soviet Union countries, into erosions…

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There are numerous issues that governments used to deal with that they now no longer deal with to the same extent: Prisons…

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As Elders, we are fully committed to the principle that all human beings are of equal worth. You will see that we…

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The term 'human rights' has been too often associated with conditionality, and with concerns of developing countries that in order to benefit…

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The UN may not be very effective but I am a fan of the idea of the United Nations. I have been…

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

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The MDGs have been useful in moving human rights and development discourse together and in highlighting the need for greater accountability at…

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I don't like a bipolar or a unipolar world. I like a multipolar world but on many occasions people have been surprised…

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I felt when I was elected that the most important task on this island [Ireland] was to extend the hand of friendship right across…

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I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system.

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I agree with those who argue that it is possible to distil from the religions of the world their common values and relevance. As…

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Freedom from discrimination for women, ensuring that female children can learn to read, these are human needs for half the human race, not western…

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All countries are particular and no models are perfect.

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