Century Quote by Hillary Clinton
“The right to express one's views, practice one's faith, peacefully assemble with others to pursue political or social change - these are all rights to which all human beings are entitled, whether they choose to exercise them in a city square or an Internet chat room. And just as we have worked together since the last century to secure these rights in the material world, we must work together in this century to secure them in cyberspace.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 2015
Human rights extend to digital spaces; we must protect free expression online as we do offline.
In simple terms: Digital free speech is a human right.
Key Takeaway
Defend online freedoms.
Themes
human rights
digital liberty
civic engagement
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- online activism
- social media policy
- digital protest
- internet governance
Key Concepts
Freedom of expression
privacy
cybersecurity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect free speech online without enabling harm?
- What responsibilities do platforms have?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security and privacy is challenging.
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