Civil society Quote by Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

Respect for human rights is not social work; it is not merely an act of compassion. It is the first obligation of government and…

— Ronald Reagan

Human rights means that each individual should be treated with respect, dignity and equality.

— Tony Fernandes

The basis of peace and stability, in any society, has to be the fullest respect for the human rights of all its people.

— John Hume

We must understand the role of human rights as empowering of individuals and communities. By protecting these rights, we can help prevent the many…

— Mary Robinson

Human rights represent absolute and universal values. They should be protected by all means we have at our disposal.

— Miroslav Lajcak

The respect for human rights is one of the most significant advantages of a free and democratic nation in the peaceful struggle for influence,…

— Jimmy Carter

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

Respect for the rights of others means peace.

— Benito Juarez

The respect for human rights is nowadays not so much a matter of having international standards, but rather questions of compliance with those standards.

— Michelle Bachelet

Human Rights for everyone is the necessary foundation upon which all of us may build a world where everybody may live in peace and…

— Michael Douglas

“If we want to be endowed with rights – real human rights, we have to act with responsibility. We must not be comfortable with…

— Glenn Beck

The whole human rights structure is based on the accountability of governments.

— Mary Robinson