We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace. Anna Lindh More Quotes by Anna Lindh More Quotes From Anna Lindh 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. Anna Lindh fighting rights law Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance. Anna Lindh source growth development 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. Anna Lindh borders challenges world Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society. Anna Lindh oppression corruption common Poverty does not make people terrorists, but terrorists can exploit the frustration it creates and use it as a breeding-ground for violent ideas. Anna Lindh frustration people ideas The globalisation of information makes people aware of what they have - and have not. Problems and oppression are impossible to hide, and the new and powerful tools of information provide us with more opportunities than ever to react and act. Anna Lindh powerful opportunity people Poverty must be reduced not only for reasons of moral and justice, but also of security. Anna Lindh poverty moral justice 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. Anna Lindh support country world 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. Anna Lindh mdgs government responsibility 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. Anna Lindh decision responsibility people 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. Anna Lindh numbers giving country 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. Anna Lindh russia latin country 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. Anna Lindh democracy rights law We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their nuclear arsenals. Anna Lindh india-and-pakistan defense president 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. Anna Lindh iraq political play We need the UN, to deal with the threats to our common security from nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, not only in the case of Iraq. They must be tackled by the international community together, by strengthening conventions, treaties and agreements. Anna Lindh iraq community agreement 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. Anna Lindh reform political needs The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development. Anna Lindh economic records development The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed countries. Anna Lindh developing-countries support country The world has got more democracies than ever, and human rights are high on almost every country's agenda. Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society. And we have seen a dramatic increase, the last 10-15 years, of ethnical conflicts and humanitarian crises with human rights violations as important elements., but also more of corruption. Human rights are praised more than ever - and violated as much as ever. Anna Lindh rights country years
