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Paul Farmer Quote: “The only way to do the…”

The only way to do the human rights thing is to do the right thing medically.

October 30, 2021 1959, American, October 26, Paul Farmer, Quotes by Educators

Jean O’Leary Quote: “I’ve been a very effective leader…”

I’ve been a very effective leader in the gay rights movement, though at times I’ve been controversial.

October 23, 2021 1948, American, Jean O'Leary, March 4, Quotes by Activists

Arthur Schopenhauer Quote: “In our monogamous part of the…”

In our monogamous part of the world, to marry means to halve one’s rights and double one’s duties.

October 19, 2021 1788, Arthur Schopenhauer, February 22, German, Quotes by Philosophers

Sojourner Truth Quote: “If women want any rights more…”

If women want any rights more than they’s got, why don’t they just take them, and not be talking about it.

October 4, 2021 1787, American, November 18, Quotes by Activists, Sojourner Truth

Novalis Quote: “Christianity is the root of all…”

Christianity is the root of all democracy, the highest fact in the rights of men.

October 4, 2021 1772, German, May 2, Novalis, Quotes by Poets

Ban Ki-moon Quote: “Freedom is a timeless value. The…”

Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions freedom more than twenty times. All countries have committed to protecting individual freedoms on paper – but in practice, too many break their pledge.

October 1, 2021 1944, Ban Ki-moon, June 13, Quotes by Leaders, South Korean

Jack Herer Quote: “When I went off to the…”

When I went off to the army when I was 17 years old, I believed in America and the rights of freedom. But today I believe my government is lying to the American people and that my president, George Bush, is a criminal.

September 24, 2021 1939, American, Jack Herer, June 18, Quotes by Activists

Dorothy Height Quote: “There is no contradiction between effective…”

There is no contradiction between effective law enforcement and respect for civil and human rights. Dr. King did not stir us to move for our civil rights to have them taken away in these kinds of fashions.

September 23, 2021 1912, American, Dorothy Height, March 24, Quotes by Activists

John Prendergast Quote: “Slavery, racism, sexism, and other forms…”

Slavery, racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry, subordination, and human rights abuse transform and adapt with the times.

September 18, 2021 1963, American, John Prendergast, March 21, Quotes by Activists

Malala Yousafzai Quote: “The important thing to note is…”

The important thing to note is that it is not important whether Malala was shot or not – Malala is not asking for personal favors or support. She is asking for support with girls’ education and women’s rights. So don’t support Malala, support her campaign for girls’ education and women’s rights.

September 4, 2021 1997, July 12, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani, Quotes by Activists

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