People say that human rights is a Western construct foisted on others. But that's not true. Equality, dignity, respect and justice are as much an integral part of the Islamic tradition. Cherie Blair constructdignityequality Change image and share on social
We have equality of men and women in western society, whereas in Islamic culture, women are inferior to men. Pim Fortuyn cultureequalityinferior Change image and share on social
The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its four pillars - an inclusive citizenship, equality and participation and respect in a creative society creating an excellence in everything we Irish do. Michael D. Higgins citizenshipcreatecreative share on social
Gender equality will only be reached if we are able to empower women. Michelle Bachelet empowerequalitygender Change image and share on social
Equality for women is progress for all. Ban Ki-moon equalityprogresswoman Change image and share on social
My social philosophy may be said to be enshrined in three words: liberty, equality and fraternity. Let no one, however, say that I have borrowed by philosophy from the French Revolution. I have not. My philosophy has roots in religion and not in political science. I have derived them from the teachings of my Master, the Buddha. B. R. Ambedkar borrowbuddhaderive share on social
Sweden is an open, liberal, secular and democratic country. We strive towards achieving equality; we are forward-looking and refuse to be pulled back by social constructs such as religion. Bjorn Ulvaeus achievebackconstruct Change image and share on social
The advocates of abortion on demand falsely assume two things: that women must suffer if the lives of unborn children are legally protected; and that women can only attain equality by having the legal option of destroying their innocent offspring in the womb. Robert Casey abortionadvocateassume share on social
For a modern woman it is important to be supported and that there is equality in every aspect, and that it's not two halves that make a whole - it's two wholes that make a whole. Katy Perry aspectequalityhalve Change image and share on social
Within loyalism and the UVF, there are clearly people who are not just aggravated by the issue around flags or parades. They're aggravated by me and Sinn Fein being in government. They're opposed to the political institutions - there's an inability of a minority within loyalism to accept the concept of equality. Martin McGuinness acceptaggravateconcept share on social