Absence Quote by Ban Ki-moon
“Every day, we at the United Nations see the human toll of an absence of regulations or lax controls on the arms trade. We see it in the suffering of civilian populations trapped by armed conflict or pervasive crime. We see it in the killing and wounding of civilians - including children, the most vulnerable of all.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 2015
Lack of arms regulation causes civilian suffering and especially harms children.
In simple terms: Weak arms rules hurt civilians, especially kids.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for stricter arms control.
Themes
human rights
war
civilian protection
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
humanitarian
When to use this quote
- peace negotiations
- humanitarian aid
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
arms trade
international law
conflict zones
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can enforce arms regulations?
- How can civilians be better protected?
A Different Perspective
Implementation is hindered by powerful lobbying and national interests.
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