Accountability Quote by Mary Robinson Download Open image “The whole human rights structure is based on the accountability of governments.” — Mary Robinson ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Accountability Government Human rights Humans Politics Rights Structure Whole
It remains the task of governments to implement the fundamental human rights standards which should influence all aspects of globalisation, including even trade talks,… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
The international human rights framework is a vital component and engine for promoting global values. Governments have signed up to this international legal framework… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
What I'm trying to bring attention to is that human rights is a big important part of how to prevent conflict in the first… — Nikki Haley Copy Share Image
Human rights is a big important part of how to prevent conflict in the first place if we focus on how the governments are… — Nikki Haley Copy Share Image
Respect for human rights requires transparent and accountable institutions and governance as well as the effective participation of all individuals and civil society, who… — Alfred-Maurice de Zayas Copy Share Image
There is a broad movement that has been holding companies accountable on human rights for a long time. — Rebecca MacKinnon Copy Share Image
Every right has its responsibilities. Like the right itself, these responsibilities stem from no man-made law, but from the very nature of man and… — Lewis B. Schwellenbach Copy Share Image
The core of human rights work is naming and shaming those who commit abuses, and pressuring governments to put the screws to abusing states.… — Michael Ignatieff Copy Share Image
Human security comes only with human rights and the rule of law. Human rights are the basis for creating strong and accountable states without… — Irene Khan Copy Share Image
Human rights represent absolute and universal values. They should be protected by all means we have at our disposal. — Miroslav Lajcak Copy Share Image
You can not possibly have a broader basis for government than that which includes all the people, with all their rights in their hands,… — William Lloyd Garrison Copy Share Image
The rights of the individual should be the primary object of all governments. — Mercy Otis Warren Copy Share Image
The governments are seen to be less effective than they used to be. The private sector is perceived as being so much more efficient,… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
If the Chinese business community takes the Declaration of Human Rights, core labor standards, and environmental standards seriously, the government of China will take… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Every government has signed up to a voluntary legal commitment under at least one of the international covenants and conventions based on the Universal… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Since 9/11 the United States has been followed by countries with bad records, such as the former Soviet Union countries, into erosions of human… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I'm not interested in scoring points or being over-critical of the US administration. I want to find the entry points to try and get… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Tackling the issue of climate change presents us with an inflection point in human history - a climate justice revolution that separates development from… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Look, you are interested in trying to make sure that governments keep a clean environment, have regard for the lifestyles of indigenous peoples, and… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I felt when I was elected that the most important task on this island [Ireland] was to extend the hand of friendship right across… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
We now know that climate change is a driver of migration, and is expected to increase the displacement of populations. — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system. — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
There are numerous issues that governments used to deal with that they now no longer deal with to the same extent: Prisons have been… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
As Elders, we are fully committed to the principle that all human beings are of equal worth. You will see that we highlight equality… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Think of these things, whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
In the battle for police reform, accountability and justice, Americans don't have to re-invent the wheel. We just have to revoke the thing that… — Jason Johnson Copy Share Image
Transparency pertains to impartial behavior, implies openness, communication, and accountability. Inculcate transparency in attitude and experience a life free of controversy and blame — Dr Anil Kr Sinha Copy Share Image
Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions.… — Atifete Jahjaga Copy Share Image
Democracy is not being well served as we're accustomed to. There is less information, there's less investigation, there's less analysis, there's less accountability. — Edward Greenspon Copy Share Image
I come from a world where accountability and accomplishments matter, and where titles and rhetoric take a back seat to results. — Carly Fiorina Copy Share Image
Our particular principles of religion are a subject of accountability to our god alone. I enquire after no man's and trouble none with mine;… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
This strongly asserted but ill-defined license to kill without accountability is not an entitlement which the United States or other states can have without… — Philip Alston Copy Share Image
Responsible Development shares many practices with XP but the roots are different. Responsible Development's values are honesty, transparency, accountability and responsibility. These lead me… — Kent Beck Copy Share Image
“Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge… is empathy, for it… — Bill Bullard Copy Share Image
The American people deserve accountability over wasteful spending, and we accomplish that by prioritizing taxpayer dollars in a responsive and responsible manner. — Katie Britt Copy Share Image
