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“We need a foreign policy which responds to challenges like forced marriage, and which speaks to the particular needs of women and girls at risk of being sold into slavery.” quote by Emily Thornberry
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“We need a foreign policy which responds to challenges like forced marriage, and which speaks to the particular needs of women and girls at risk of being sold into slavery.”

Emily Thornberry

About This Quote

Source Speech: UK Labour Party Conference, 2023

A call for a foreign policy that tackles forced marriage and protects women and girls from trafficking.

In simple terms: Policy must address forced marriage and trafficking of women.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize protective measures for vulnerable women.

Themes

human rights gender equality foreign policy trafficking

Mood

determined empathetic

Type

political advocacy

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • NGO advocacy
  • diplomatic negotiations
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

intersectionality legal reform international cooperation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can governments balance cultural sensitivity with protection?
  • What mechanisms ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may clash with cultural norms and sovereignty concerns.

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