Assembly Quote by Rene Cassin
“The single outstanding exception was the broad yet precise mandate communicated by the General Assembly in 1946 to prepare as soon as possible the Charter of Human Rights which the San Francisco Conference had not had the time or the courage to draw up.”
About This Quote
Source UN Charter: Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
The 1946 General Assembly set a clear, comprehensive goal to draft a Human Rights Charter quickly, filling a gap left by the San Francisco Conference.
In simple terms: A bold, detailed plan was given to create a Human Rights Charter after a previous conference fell short.
Key Takeaway
Act promptly to address unfinished work.
Themes
human rights
international law
policy making
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- UN negotiations
- post‑war reconstruction
- legal drafting
- global governance
Key Concepts
mandate
precision
timeliness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions ensure timely action on critical issues?
- What obstacles might impede swift policy creation?
A Different Perspective
Political realities can delay ambitious initiatives.
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