Human rights are standards inherent to all humans. It recognizes and protects the dignity of human beings. It's the acknowledgment of the intrinsic value of each individual regardless of their race, background, looks, and thoughts. May these quotes about human rights give you insights that will make you realize the power and significance of human rights in today's society.
1. “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” – Robin Williams
2. “If someone needs to express their gender in a way that is different, that is okay. They don’t deserve to be victims of violence. If you are uncomfortable with it, then you need to look at yourself.” – Laverne Cox
3. “We declare that human rights are for all of us, all the time: whoever we are and wherever we are from; no matter our class, our opinions, our sexual orientation.” – Ban Ki-moon
4. “Human rights mean the right to good health, a dignified life, and respect for the will of everyday people.” – Denia Castillo
5. “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant.” – Elie Wiesel
6. “It means a great deal to those who are oppressed to know that they are not alone. Never let anyone tell you that what you are doing is insignificant.” – Desmond Tutu
7. “When you deprive people of their right to live in dignity, to hope for a better future, to have control over their lives, when you deprive them of that choice, then you expect them to fight for these rights.” – Queen Rania Al Abdullah
8. “The achievement of social and economic rights cannot be separated from the protection of civil and political rights and liberties.” – Maria Alesi
9. “Activism works. So what I’m telling you to do now is to act. Because no one is too small to make a difference.” – Greta Thunberg
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10. “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” – Nelson Mandela
11. “You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. You can only be free if I am free.” – Clarence Darrow
12. “Our hopes for a more just, safe, and peaceful world can only be achieved when there is universal respect for the inherent dignity and equal rights of all members of the human family.” – Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
13. “Local activists are changing the power dynamics in their communities—that’s what creates change over time.” – Regan Ralph
14. “My silence has not protected me. Your silence will not protect you.” – Audre Lorde
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15. “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
16. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King
17. “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.” – John F. Kennedy
18. “Pride is the freedom to express oneself. To walk in the street without being afraid of being judged.” – Jérémie Safari
19. “Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai
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20. “A right delayed is a right denied.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
21. “The candle burns not for us, but for all those whom we failed to rescue from prison, who were shot on the way to prison, who were tortured, who were kidnapped, who disappeared. That's what the candle is for.” – Peter Benenson
22. “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” – Elie Wiesel
23. “Human rights mean no one sleeps hungry.” – Hassan Abdille
24. “The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil.” – Hannah Arendt
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25. “Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free.” – Dalai Lama
26. “You cannot kill the truth. You cannot kill justice. You cannot kill what we are fighting for.” – Jean Dominique
27. “There can be no peace without development, no development without peace, and no lasting peace or sustainable development without respect for human rights and the rule of law.” – Jan Eliasson
28. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin
29. “We are way more powerful when we turn to each other and not on each other when we celebrate our diversity and together tear down the mighty walls of injustice.” – Cynthia McKinney
30. “Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted.” – A. Philip Randolph
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31. “Some things you must always be unable to bear. Some things you must never stop refusing to bear. Injustice and outrage and dishonor and shame. No matter how young you are or how old you have got. Not for kudos and not for cash: your picture in the paper nor money in the bank either. Just refuse to bear them.” – William Faulkner
32. “Homelessness has become a human rights crisis.” – Michael Shellenberger
33. “The fundamental human right, the presupposition of every other right, is the right to life itself.” – Pope Benedict XVI
34. “I guess the only time most people think about injustice is when it happens to them.” – Charles Bukowski
35. “Some values must be universal, like human rights and the equal worth of every human being.” – Bjorn Ulvaeus
36. “There are wrongs which even the grave does not bury.” – Harriet Jacobs
37. “The predominant yardstick of your government is not human rights but national interests.” – Breyten Breytenbach
38. “When I liberate myself, I liberate others. If you don’t speak out ain’t nobody going to speak out for you.” – Fannie Lou Hamer
39. “Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.” – Pope Francis
40. “You can also commit injustice by doing nothing.” – Marcus Aurelius
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2. “If someone needs to express their gender in a way that is different, that is okay. They don’t deserve to be victims of violence. If you are uncomfortable with it, then you need to look at yourself.” – Laverne Cox
3. “We declare that human rights are for all of us, all the time: whoever we are and wherever we are from; no matter our class, our opinions, our sexual orientation.” – Ban Ki-moon
4. “Human rights mean the right to good health, a dignified life, and respect for the will of everyday people.” – Denia Castillo
5. “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant.” – Elie Wiesel
6. “It means a great deal to those who are oppressed to know that they are not alone. Never let anyone tell you that what you are doing is insignificant.” – Desmond Tutu
7. “When you deprive people of their right to live in dignity, to hope for a better future, to have control over their lives, when you deprive them of that choice, then you expect them to fight for these rights.” – Queen Rania Al Abdullah
8. “The achievement of social and economic rights cannot be separated from the protection of civil and political rights and liberties.” – Maria Alesi
9. “Activism works. So what I’m telling you to do now is to act. Because no one is too small to make a difference.” – Greta Thunberg
11. “You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. You can only be free if I am free.” – Clarence Darrow
12. “Our hopes for a more just, safe, and peaceful world can only be achieved when there is universal respect for the inherent dignity and equal rights of all members of the human family.” – Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
13. “Local activists are changing the power dynamics in their communities—that’s what creates change over time.” – Regan Ralph
14. “My silence has not protected me. Your silence will not protect you.” – Audre Lorde
16. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King
17. “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.” – John F. Kennedy
18. “Pride is the freedom to express oneself. To walk in the street without being afraid of being judged.” – Jérémie Safari
19. “Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai
21. “The candle burns not for us, but for all those whom we failed to rescue from prison, who were shot on the way to prison, who were tortured, who were kidnapped, who disappeared. That's what the candle is for.” – Peter Benenson
22. “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” – Elie Wiesel
23. “Human rights mean no one sleeps hungry.” – Hassan Abdille
24. “The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil.” – Hannah Arendt
26. “You cannot kill the truth. You cannot kill justice. You cannot kill what we are fighting for.” – Jean Dominique
27. “There can be no peace without development, no development without peace, and no lasting peace or sustainable development without respect for human rights and the rule of law.” – Jan Eliasson
28. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin
29. “We are way more powerful when we turn to each other and not on each other when we celebrate our diversity and together tear down the mighty walls of injustice.” – Cynthia McKinney
30. “Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted.” – A. Philip Randolph
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31. “Some things you must always be unable to bear. Some things you must never stop refusing to bear. Injustice and outrage and dishonor and shame. No matter how young you are or how old you have got. Not for kudos and not for cash: your picture in the paper nor money in the bank either. Just refuse to bear them.” – William Faulkner
32. “Homelessness has become a human rights crisis.” – Michael Shellenberger
33. “The fundamental human right, the presupposition of every other right, is the right to life itself.” – Pope Benedict XVI
34. “I guess the only time most people think about injustice is when it happens to them.” – Charles Bukowski
35. “Some values must be universal, like human rights and the equal worth of every human being.” – Bjorn Ulvaeus
36. “There are wrongs which even the grave does not bury.” – Harriet Jacobs
37. “The predominant yardstick of your government is not human rights but national interests.” – Breyten Breytenbach
38. “When I liberate myself, I liberate others. If you don’t speak out ain’t nobody going to speak out for you.” – Fannie Lou Hamer
39. “Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.” – Pope Francis
40. “You can also commit injustice by doing nothing.” – Marcus Aurelius
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