There is a story which is not being told strongly enough of the Afghan employees of the UN inside the country who are saving hundreds of thousands of lives everyday by their bravery and nobody talks of them.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the bravery of Afghan UN employees who risk their lives to save others, emphasizing their unrecognized contributions.
Lakhdar Brahimi's quote sheds light on the often-overlooked heroic efforts of Afghan employees working for the United Nations. These individuals perform courageous acts daily, risking their safety to save countless lives, yet their stories remain largely untold in the media. By bringing attention to their bravery, Brahimi calls for recognition and appreciation of these unsung heroes who embody resilience and dedication in the face of adversity.
In practice
During a speech about humanitarian efforts, this quote can be used to highlight underrecognized contributions of local workers.
You are dealing with people who have taken the responsibility of killing their own because they think that they are right, they think that they are serving the interests of their people. They not going to give that up easily, just because you've shown up.
I learned with 'Birdman' that it's liberating when you just lose yourself and go after something that terrifies you.
That's why I survived because I still believe I've got something to say.
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue
I wanted to find my limitations so I decided to do Shylock. And if I fail? I've never been afraid of that. I have other fears - doing bad work knowingly is the worst fear.
The devil smiles when we are up to our ears in work, but he trembles when we pray.
I am never proud to participate in violence, yet I know that each of us must care enough for ourselves that we can be ready and able to come to our own defense when and wherever needed.
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