Changed Quote by Jimmy Carter
“We consider these settlements to be contrary to the Geneva Convention, that occupied territory should not be changed by establishment of permanent settlements by the occupying power.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 1978
Permanent settlements in occupied territories violate international law and the Geneva Convention.
In simple terms: Settlements breach Geneva rules.
Support adherence to international law.
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Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- humanitarian advocacy
- diplomacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure compliance?
- How can civil society influence policy?
Political realities often complicate enforcement.