When I am asked, "What, in your view, is the worst human rights problem in the world today?" I reply: "Absolute poverty." This is not the answer most journalists expect. It is neither sexy nor legalistic. But it is true.
If we took away barriers to women's leadership, we would solve the climate change problem a lot faster - Mary Robinson
If we took away barriers to women's leadership, we would solve the climate change problem a lot faster
- Mary Robinson
Tackling the issue of climate change presents us with an inflection point in human history - a climate justice revolution that separates development … - Mary Robinson
Tackling the issue of climate change presents us with an inflection point in human history - a climate justice revolution that separates development …
In a society where the rights and potential of women are constrained, no man can be truly free. He may have power, but he will not have freedom. - Mary Robinson
In a society where the rights and potential of women are constrained, no man can be truly free. He may have power, but he will not have freedom.
The fight for human rights is about speaking truth to power. - Mary Robinson
The fight for human rights is about speaking truth to power.
If you are small and don't particularly want credit for what you are doing, you can achieve a lot. - Mary Robinson
If you are small and don't particularly want credit for what you are doing, you can achieve a lot.
Climate change is the greatest threat to human rights in the 21st century. - Mary Robinson
Climate change is the greatest threat to human rights in the 21st century.
People I admire have two qualities: a kind of simplicity, and generosity of spirit. It seems to me that the more impressive people are in what they h… - Mary Robinson
People I admire have two qualities: a kind of simplicity, and generosity of spirit. It seems to me that the more impressive people are in what they h…
I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system. - Mary Robinson
I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system.
Today's human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow's conflicts. - Mary Robinson
Today's human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow's conflicts.
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