To make progress we have to build a multi-stakeholder process, harnessing the appropriate energies.
Mary RobinsonI was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system.
Mary RobinsonMany people think that we have no shared value system in the world today but we actually do.
Mary RobinsonThanks to the European Union, Ireland has a much more open climate of discussion and debate, as you can see in the media. It means that we are a more questioning society, perhaps more honestly prepared to address serious issues and problems, more open to the idea that different viewpoints should be heard and respected.
Mary RobinsonIt is necessary to ensure that the requirement to combat terrorism is not used to clamp down on freedom of expression, legitimate dissent, freedom of association and so on.
Mary RobinsonWe need a more holistic approach in which we take account of society's most vulnerable sectors. We shouldn't just do broad averaging of country statistics but rather we need to disaggregate the data to determine where the resources are most needed. In most cases, it's usually the reverse: those who are most marginalized - minorities and rural and remote communities - get the least attention and money.
Mary Robinson