The whole basis of the United Nations is the right of all nations great or small - to have weight, to have a vote, to be attended to, to be a part of the twentieth century.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The UN is built on the principle that every nation deserves a voice regardless of size.
- In plain terms
- Every country should have equal weight and representation in global affairs.
- What can you take from it?
- Global equality starts with equal representation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is one nation one vote fair?
- How can small nations be heard?
Another view
Larger nations often wield more influence despite formal equality.
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