The Green Quote: Nicole Kidman Says Women’s Rights Are Human Rights

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by Michael Parrish DuDell October 26, 2009
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kidman“These champions need and deserve our support. Not with a box of band-aids, but with a comprehensive, well-funded approach that acknowledges that women’s rights are human rights. It is time for policies that intentionally involve society’s key communities — from health and education departments to the police and judiciary — to deliver on that commitment. To succeed, it requires political will at the highest levels.”

-Actress Nicole Kidman speaking to the U.S. House of Representatives Sub-Committee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight.  Kidman is the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Goodwill Ambassador and has dedicated much time and effort to the advancement of women’s rights.

Human rights, environmental rights and animal rights: they’re all connected.


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  • Eric

    Um … I don’t think Kidman said anything about animal rights. Project much?

  • Michael Parrish DuDell

    She didn’t say anything about environmental rights either. I was simply making commentary that they are all connected.

  • http://www.beforewisdom.com beforewisdom

    Women are human beings => are entitled to human rights. What a concept. I take it that Saudi Arabia hasn’t delved into that deep reasoning yet.

  • VeggieTart

    Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.

    Or as Rebecca West said back in 1913, I have never understood what feminism is. I only know people call me a feminist when I express sentiments that distinguish me from a doormat or a prostitute.

  • Eric

    Way to change the title from “Animal Rights” to “Humane Rights” — Aren’t bloggers supposed to publicly acknowledge their mistakes?

  • Michael Parrish DuDell

    Eric- What in the world are you talking about?

  • Michael Parrish DuDell

    The title never said “Animal Rights,” it was only in the commentary at the end.

  • http://www.veganjapan.net herwin

    and now its time for Eric to publicly acknowledge his mistake.:-P

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