Words matter. These are the best Anna Lindh Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
Poverty must be reduced not only for reasons of moral and justice, but also of security.
The world is richer than ever, and the gaps between rich and poor are wider.
Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instruments, and of politics, to meet its challenges.
Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import capacity.
One of the gaps in our international development efforts is the provision of global public goods – that is, goods or conditions we need that no individual or country can secure on their own, such as halting global warming, financial stability and peace and security.
Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs.
Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of law and human rights, or are used as an excuse for others to do so.
The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed countries.
Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society.
In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure.
This is not bad, but the pace of globalisation has surpassed the capacity of the system to adjust to new realities of a more interdependent and integrated world.
Human rights are praised more than ever – and violated as much as ever.
States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by providing education and making people able to participate in the economies, and in decision-making.
Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and increasing poverty and marginalisation.
To properly reflect the changes of the world and of the UN, with its growing number of member states, we would like to see an enlargement of the SC that gives room for new members, not least developing countries.
Poverty does not make people terrorists, but terrorists can exploit the frustration it creates and use it as a breeding-ground for violent ideas.
The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.
We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to uphold the credibility and legitimacy of the UN as the main political arena.
The most important issue we have to deal with is freedom of movement.
We need new partnerships for peace and security.
Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade.
Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.
We must focus much more on developing countries’ own policies and priorities, and increase policy and operational coherence between national, regional and multilateral actors.
Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance.
We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.
