Buried Quote by Kofi Annan
“Not only do these abominable weapons lie buried in silence and in their millions waiting to kill or maim innocent women and children; but the presence or even the fear of the presence of a single landmine can prevent the cultivation of an entire field, rob a whole village of its livelihood, place yet another obstacle on a country's road to reconstruction and development”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Secretary‑General Remarks on Landmines, 2004
Landmines cause massive civilian harm and block economic recovery by making land unusable and instilling fear.
In simple terms: Landmines hurt people and stop development.
Key Takeaway
Remove mines to restore safety and growth.
Themes
humanitarian
security
development
peace
reconstruction
Mood
concerned
urgent
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- agricultural planting
- village rebuilding
- infrastructure projects
- humanitarian aid
Key Concepts
human rights
post‑conflict recovery
economic impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities protect themselves while awaiting clearance?
- What policies accelerate de‑mining?
A Different Perspective
Landmine clearance is costly and politically contentious, delaying action.
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