We live in a country whose government and many of its people support white supremacy and disintegration of basic human rights. — Brett Gelman Copy Share Image
The world should always be concerned whenever a vast human rights violation occurs anywhere on the planet. — Junot Diaz Copy Share Image
The American people cannot close their eyes to abuses of human rights and injustice, whether they occur among friend or adversary or… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
The rights of some must not be enjoyed by denying the rights of others. Neither can we permit states' rights at the… — George W. Romney Copy Share Image
America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America. — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
All people deserve to be treated with dignity and have their human rights respected, no matter who they are or whom they… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
My parents are big liberals and taught us to never trust a government that rids their people of basic human rights. — Andrea Suarez Paz 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
..Washington, where the human rights of terrorists are often given high priority. And I am certain liberal politicians would defend their position… — Marcus Luttrell Copy Share Image
“It was by and through the power of God, that the fathers of this country framed the Declaration of Independence, and also… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
One of the problems that we have in the human rights community is that special interests often forget the interests of other… — Alfred-Maurice de Zayas Copy Share Image
As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
“As they cannot be defined univocally, nor irrefutably demonstrated, so-called “human rights” serve as a pretext for the individual who rebels against… — Nicolás Gómez Dávila Copy Share Image
I think clearly the United States, as well as other western nations, should stand by their commitments to human rights and democracy… — Samuel P. Huntington Copy Share Image
“mission is to empower marginalized communities through enhanced Education, Health, Income generation & Basic infrastructure programs with special focus on women and… — VIN Nepal Copy Share Image
Human rights can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
What John Marshall says is that right of occupancy can be taken away by purchase, conquest or any other means. So the… — Robert A. Williams, Jr Copy Share Image
Syria's bloody civil war has arrived in Damascus, as rebels and pro-government forces wage fierce battles in the city's suburban areas. A… — Cbc News Copy Share Image
It might be depressing, but it's also the truth that no one has the power, the money, or the resources to save… — Ashly Lorenzana Copy Share Image
I'm convinced after spending three weeks in China and Tibet, unless the United States gets its act together, our grandchildren will be… — Mort Kondracke Copy Share Image
“A world that confuses luxury with success, has absolutely zero understanding of the human condition. That's why they idolize rich and filthy… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
“Since 2001, the U.S. government has abandoned its role as a champion of human rights and has perpetrated terrible and illegal abuses… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
Human beings have rights, because they are moral beings: the rights of all men grow out of their moral nature; and as… — Angelina Grimke 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
We need to put human rights, a belief in multilateralism and respect for international law back at the heart of foreign policy. — Emily Thornberry Copy Share Image
The greatness of nations is shown by their strict regard for human rights, rigid enforcement of the law without bias, and just… — Mary Burnett Talbert Copy Share Image
Privacy is not for sale, and human rights should not be compromised out of fear or greed. — Pavel Durov Copy Share Image
The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class - it is… — Anna Julia Cooper Copy Share Image
My children are grown... my husband is an international human rights lawyer and all of his work is outside of Canada. So,… — Annamie Paul Copy Share Image
No references to the need to fight terror can be an argument for restricting human rights. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The end does not justify the means. No one's rights can be secured by the violation of the rights of others. — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
Its the publicity function of Amnesty that I think has made its name so widely known, not only to readers in the… — Peter Benenson Copy Share Image
Countries often prioritise economic interests over human rights - hence all the kowtowing to China. — Joshua Wong Copy Share Image
The Human Rights Organisation deceives the world by calling itself a human rights council. — Yair Lapid Copy Share Image
China recognizes and also respects the universality of human rights. We will continue our efforts to promote democracy and the rule of… — Hu Jintao Copy Share Image
And also a lot of Muslims are no more religious then the average Swede. For them it's natural that human rights come… — Bjorn Ulvaeus Copy Share Image
We all know the stories about the Human Rights Act... about the illegal immigrant who cannot be deported because, and I am… — Theresa May Copy Share Image
More attention should be given to the Arab world and the human rights abuse that is taking place every day in many… — Jamal Khashoggi Copy Share Image
I support the rights of all people and oppose discrimination and intolerance against the LGBTQ community. I see this as a matter… — Philip Anschutz Copy Share Image
If Rosa Parks had taken a poll before she sat down in the bus in Montgomery, she'd still be standing. — Mary Frances Berry Copy Share Image
