The world has got more democracies than ever, and human rights are high on almost every country's agenda. Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society. And we have seen a dramatic increase, the last… — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
That was for instance the case in Mocambique a couple of years ago, during the flooding catastrophe. Instead of co-ordinating assistance properly, to much time and resources was spent on fighting about the same helicopters and local guides. — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and increasing poverty… — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed countries. — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
The world is richer than ever, and the gaps between rich and poor are wider. — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade. — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their nuclear arsenals. — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
Human rights are praised more than ever - and violated as much as ever. — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of law and… — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
We need the UN, to deal with the threats to our common security from nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, not only in the case… — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order… — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental… — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
The world has got more democracies than ever, and human rights are high on almost every country's agenda. Still, corruption and oppression are far… — Anna Lindh Copy Share Image
