There is never a humanitarian solution for a humanitarian crisis. The solutions for the humanitarian crisis are always political ones.
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When you look at human rights, look at gender, and the rights of girls for education in the world - that are crucial issues - some are saying 'Oh, these are western values.' But these are really universal values.
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What this quote means
Human rights, including education for girls, are universal and not just Western values.
Antonio Guterres emphasizes that the rights of individuals, particularly girls' education, should not be dismissed as merely Western ideals. Instead, they are fundamental human rights that are essential for bettering society as a whole, highlighting the importance of recognizing these rights as universal rather than culturally specific.
Themes
Human RightsEducationGender EqualityUniversal ValuesGirls' Rights
In practice
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During a keynote speech at an education conference.
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