Playing Charades

The speaker shares her experiences at the United Nations in Geneva, where she observed the political dynamics surrounding human rights. Initially impressed by the infrastructure and dedication of advocates, she was disheartened by the political games played by governments. This disillusionment led her to question how to improve the system and ensure governments uphold human rights commitments. Her experiences have driven her work in human rights for nearly two decades, focusing on finding solutions to these challenges.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the political dynamics at the United Nations?

• She was impressed by the transparency.

• She was indifferent to the politics.

• She was surprised by the political games.

• She found it exactly as expected.

What did the speaker find impressive about the United Nations system?

• The lack of protocols.

• The absence of treaties.

• The minimal documentation.

• The architecture and infrastructure.

How did some governments behave when commitments became inconvenient?

• They increased their participation.

• They walked out of the room.

• They sought more advice from advocates.

• They reinforced their commitments.

What was the speaker's main concern after leaving the United Nations?

• How to improve the system and motivate governments.

• How to dismantle the United Nations.

• How to ignore the political dynamics.

• How to become a government official.

What has motivated the speaker's work in human rights for nearly two decades?

• A desire to become a politician.

• A wish to leave the field entirely.

• A focus on economic development.

• A quest to understand and solve the system's challenges.