“It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honored by the humiliation of their fellow beings.”
-- Mahatma Gandhi.

“ A democratic form of government presupposes a democratic form of society, the formal framework of democracy is of no value and would indeed be a misfit if there is was no social democracy.”
-- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, 1943.

“Human Rights are inscribed in the hearts of people; they were there long before law- makers drafted their first proclamation”
-- Mary Robinson, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

“In practice, good governance involves promoting the rule of law, tolerance of minority and opposition groups, transparent political processes, an independent judiciary, an impartial police force, a military that is strictly subject to civilian control, a free press and vibrant civil society institutions, as well as meaningful elections. Above all, good governance means respect for human rights.”
-- Kofi Annan, Secretary General.

“ No success or achievement in material terms is worthwhile unless it serves the needs and interests of the country and its people and is achieved by fair and honest means.”
-- J.R.D.Tata

“Human rights provide a foundation upon which human development and human security can be pursued.”
-- IVth Ministerial Meeting of the Human Security Network in Santiago De Chile, July 2002.

“Too many international actors today are pursuing policies based on fear, thinking they will increase security. But true security cannot be built on such a basis. True security must be based on the proven principles of human rights.”
-- Sergio Viera De Melo, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 2003.

“The advancements of women and the achievement of equality between women and men are a matter of human rights and a condition for social justice and should not be in isolation as a women’s issue.”
-- Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

"Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.”
-- Edward Everett

" My notion of democracy is that under it the weakest should have the same opportunity as the strongest.”
-- Mahatma Gandhi