«Le jour viendra où l'on n'appréciera plus le progrès des natio
ns selon leur force militaire ou économique, la splendeur des capitales ou celles des bâtiments publics, mais sel
on le bien-être des habitants: leur niveau de santé, de nutrition et d'éducation; la possibilité d'obtenir une juste rém
unération pour leur travail; la participation aux décisions leur permettant de maîtriser leur existence; le respect des libertés civiles
...[+++] et politiques; l'aide dispensée aux plus vulnérables et démunis et la protection de la croissance physique et mentale de leurs enfants».
“The day will come when nations will be judged not by their military or economic strength, nor by the splendour of their capital cities and public buildings, but by the well-being of their peoples: by their levels of health, nutrition and education; by their opportunities to earn a fair reward for their labours; by their ability to participate in the decisions that affect their lives; by the respect that is shown for their civil and political liberties; by the provision that is made for those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged; and by the protection that is afforded to the growing minds and bodies of their children”.
