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Basic human rights Quote by Jimmy Carter

“When you single out any particular group of people for secondary citizenship status, that's a violation of basic human rights.” quote by Jimmy Carter
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“When you single out any particular group of people for secondary citizenship status, that's a violation of basic human rights.”

Jimmy Carter

About This Quote

Source Speech: Human Rights Address, 1978

Denouncing the denial of secondary citizenship as a breach of fundamental human rights.

In simple terms: Denying rights violates basic humanity.

Key Takeaway

Promote inclusive citizenship policies.

Themes

human rights citizenship equality law justice

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • legal advocacy
  • community organizing
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

civil liberties international law social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • What legal frameworks protect citizenship?
  • How can public opinion shift?
A Different Perspective

Implementation can be politically contentious.

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