Break Quote by Ban Ki-moon
“Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions freedom more than twenty times. All countries have committed to protecting individual freedoms on paper - but in practice, too many break their pledge.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 2015
Freedom is a fundamental right often proclaimed but not fully realized in practice.
In simple terms: Freedom is widely promised but often broken.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for genuine protection of freedoms.
Themes
human rights
political accountability
global governance
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- education curricula
Key Concepts
international law
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies hold governments accountable for freedoms?
- What practical steps ensure freedoms are protected?
A Different Perspective
Implementation gaps and political interests can undermine declared freedoms.
