Abuse Quote by Poul Hartling
“We talk of regional conflicts, of economic and social crises, of political instability, of abuses of human rights, of racism, religious intolerance, inequalities between rich and poor, hunger, over-population, under-development and. I could go on and on. Each and every one of these impediments to humanity's pursuit of well-being are also among the root causes of refugee problems.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 1995
The quote lists many global problems and links them to refugee crises, highlighting that addressing root causes can reduce displacement.
In simple terms: Root causes of crises create refugees.
Tackle underlying issues to help refugees.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid
- policy making
- education
- community development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which root cause can you influence?
- How can societies address multiple issues together?
Complex problems need multifaceted solutions.