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Silvia Cartwright is a respected New Zealander jurist and former Governor-General of New Zealand who has dedicated her career to advancing the cause of justice and human rights. As the first woman to serve as a High Court judge in New Zealand and as Governor-General, Cartwright has been a trailblazer for gender equality and representation in the judiciary and government. Her commitment to public service and her advocacy for marginalized communities have made her a revered figure in New Zealand society.

"We can survive as a population only if we conserve, develop sustainably, and protect the world's resources."


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"The rights of the individual are greatly prized in the developed world, but in many other regions they are considered a luxury reserved for the impossibly wealthy."



"We in the west are seen as godless, as greedy and as uncaring about the suffering of those in the developing world."



"There is no glory in war, yet from the blackness of its history, there emerge vivid colours of human character and courage. Those who risked their lives to help their friends."



"We often plough so much energy into the big picture, we forget the pixels."


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