Building Quote by Sadako Ogata
“I wish to call on you to join hands in the building of a world in which less people will be forced to flee, and in which refugees are protected until they can safely return home one day.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Address, 1995
Advocates for a world where refugees are safe, supported, and can return home without fear.
In simple terms: Support refugees and enable safe return.
Key Takeaway
Promote protection and sustainable solutions.
Themes
human rights
refugee protection
solidarity
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
political
humanitarian
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community integration
- international diplomacy
Key Concepts
international law
humanitarian aid
peacebuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies best ensure safe returns?
- How can societies foster lasting solidarity?
A Different Perspective
Political will may be insufficient.
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