“We are just two people. Not that much separates us. Not nearly as much as I'd thought.” — Kathryn Stockett Copy Share Image
The Human Rights Act has not just given a voice to victims, but to the families who have to fight for the… — Emily Thornberry Copy Share Image
We must struggle for creating a democratic system that is dedicated to democracy and human rights. — Akbar Ganji Copy Share Image
“Sexual rights are not only a basic element of human rights but should have an integral part in moves towards Arab reform ...” — Brian Whitaker Copy Share Image
This foundational principle - that human beings derive their rights from God, rather than from the State, or any other source -… — Ernie Fletcher Copy Share Image
The Nazis believed in a master race. The militant Islamists believe in a master faith. — Benjamin Netanyahu Copy Share Image
I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting… — Helen Suzman Copy Share Image
We should not be followers of traditions that go against human rights...we are human beings and we make traditions — Malala Yousafzai Copy Share Image
At the height of the Cold War, when Ronald Reagan was president, the Soviets and their allies and satellites did not shirk… — Elliott Abrams Copy Share Image
The theory of relativity worked out by Mr. Einstein, which is in the domain of natural science, I believe can also be… — Jiang Zemin Copy Share Image
In this role my wish is to build our understanding of what it means to protect the rights and human dignity of… — Mick Dodson 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 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
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
..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
“In trying to explain this linkage, I was inspired by a traditional African tool that has three legs and a basin to… — Wangari Maathai Copy Share Image
For many years now, I have been an outspoken supporter of civil and human rights for gay and lesbian people. Gays and… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
“The Catholic Church also opposes any effort to make it easier to deport children; last week, the archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Francis… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Illegal aliens are often preferred, but poor recent immigrants who do not speak English are also desirable employees. By the standards of… — Jonathan Safran Foer Copy Share Image
“If one looks back to the French Revolution, one sees just how easy it is for the doctrine of “human rights” to… — Roger Scruton Copy Share Image
The cases involving the question of whether U.S. courts should be open to claims of international human rights violations brought by foreign… — Donald Verrilli Jr Copy Share Image
Russia is a competitor. They're a strong nation, something we need to recognize, but their economy is just a little bit bigger… — Adam Kinzinger Copy Share Image
“The difference between the past and the present is that individual freedom and security no longer fall to be protected solely through… — Pius Langa Copy Share Image
The free world led by the U.S. fought almost all regimes that trampled on human rights. — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
“There is only one label worth fighting for, nay, not fighting for, that is “human”.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
In general, talking about human rights tends to be very persuasive for people who care about human rights. — Nicholas D. Kristof Copy Share Image
“I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE... AND BEG EVERYONE... TO BE A HERO... AND SAVE THE YAZIDI NATION” — Widad Akrawi Copy Share Image
Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
“Every man — in the development of his own personality — has the right to form his own beliefs and opinions. Hence,… — Thomas Emerson Copy Share Image
It is clear that the American people are weary of war. However, Assad gassing his own people is an issue of our… — Nancy Pelosi Copy Share Image
The fact is, human rights victories are rarely won by powerful governments or well-armed militaries. More often than not, these battles are… — Kerry Kennedy Copy Share Image
By outlawing Solidarity, a free trade organization to which an overwhelming majority of Polish workers and farmers belong, they have made it… — Ronald Reagan 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
The world is in need of an encompassing and of course, just and humane order in the light of which the rights… — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 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
I believe it is possible to bring an end to mass incarceration and birth a new moral consensus about how we ought… — Michelle Alexander Copy Share Image
I think the Prime Minister is the first to acknowledge that Malaysia's still got some work to do. Just like the United… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I found out about Sister Song through Poppy Liu, who's on the show 'Hacks.' Reproductive rights are human rights, and I wanted… — Ayo Edebiri Copy Share Image
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