Quotes about "Social Justice & Equality"

If one is forever cautious, can one remain a human being? ”

And I think to be in NATO for the countries of our region, it means more guarantees for us, it means more responsibility for our common security, but it means fulfillment of all standards of civilized world, like protection of human rights and democratic mechanisms. ”

Righteous is the one who was able to demonstrate compassion in face of human suffering. ”

When I came to America, I was already a writer, already published in Bosnia. I was planning to go back, but I had no choice but to stay here after the civil war, so I enrolled at Northwestern in a master's program and studied American literature. ”

I used to have nightmares about the civil war when I got to England at ages 14 to 15. It took me some years to get over that. ”

My mother has always instilled in us that we should carry ourselves with dignity despite the horror that came with the civil war. She also taught us that where you come from is very important because that's what makes you who you are. So for me, whatever I've gone through had profoundly shaped me; it has given me strength and unwavering faith. ”

I believe we should utilise any power we have for important issues that are bigger and beyond us. Whether it's with refugees or working to educate kids. I don't think you need to have gone through a civil war to do something. I believe as human beings, we can look out for each other. ”

When I was 10 years old, I fled my homeland amid the bomb blasts of civil war in Sudan. ”

When I was a girl, civil war in Sudan forced me to flee my home town of Wau. ”

Going back to South Sudan after the independence took place was deeply emotional for me because I had gone through the civil war with my family just before going to seek refuge in London. ”