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“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.” quote by Hillel Neuer
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“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.”

Hillel Neuer

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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.

Key Takeaway

Demand accountability in appointments.

Themes

human rights ethics governance

Mood

concerned determined

Type

advocacy analytical

When to use this quote

  • NGO leadership
  • UN appointments
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

institutional integrity moral hazard political accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we improve vetting processes?
  • What safeguards can prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes political compromise forces imperfect choices.

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