Abhorrent Quote by Kofi Annan
“Slavery was, in a very real sense, the first international human rights issue to come to the fore. It led to the adoption of the first human rights laws and to the creation of the first human rights non-governmenta l organization. And yet despite the efforts of the international community to combat this abhorrent practice, it is still widely prevalent in all its insidious forms, old and new.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2005
Identifies slavery as the first global human‑rights issue, noting its role in shaping early human‑rights law and NGOs, while acknowledging its persistence today.
In simple terms: Slavery sparked early human‑rights movements but still exists.
Key Takeaway
Learn from history to fight modern slavery.
Themes
human rights
history
social justice
Mood
somber
determined
Type
advocacy
historical
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- education programs
- legal reform
Key Concepts
slavery
NGOs
international law
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern forms of slavery persist?
- How can NGOs adapt to new challenges?
A Different Perspective
Historical focus may overlook other early rights struggles.
