Statement at the 14th Session of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights

"Governments must be sensitized to the fact that protecting these (human) rights is not a favor which they do to the people nor is it an option which they can chose to exercise at will. On the contrary, good Governance must be built on the firm principles of equality and justice; equity and equality before the law, equality of opportunity. Good governance must be able to respond to the yearning of the human individual for liberty and freedom which can best be guaranteed in open, responsive, and accountable government." - Dr. Salim, December 1, 1993