Agendas Quote by Anna Lindh
“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 10-15 years, of ethnical conflicts and humanitarian crises with human rights violations as important elements., but also more of corruption. Human rights are praised more than ever - and violated as much as ever.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations Human Rights Forum, Anna Lindh, 2005
Democracy and human rights are celebrated, yet corruption and conflict persist, undermining those ideals.
In simple terms: Democracy faces corruption and conflict.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic issues to protect rights.
Themes
politics
human rights
corruption
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- international aid
- peacebuilding
Key Concepts
Democratic
ethical
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms can reduce corruption?
- How can societies balance security and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Efforts to improve rights can be undermined by entrenched interests.
