Body Quote by Hillel Neuer
“Electing Sudan to the UN body mandated to promote and protect human rights worldwide is like putting Jack the Ripper in charge of a women's shelter.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion Piece: Human Rights Journal, 2022
Appointing a known violator of human rights to a protective body is absurd and dangerous.
In simple terms: Bad people shouldn't protect rights.
Demand accountability in appointments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- NGO leadership
- UN appointments
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve vetting processes?
- What safeguards can prevent abuse?
Sometimes political compromise forces imperfect choices.