Kofi Annan

More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.

More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.

We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, read more

We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world's people share the benefits of globalization.

All is not well. Science tells us that if we do not take the right action now, climate change will read more

All is not well. Science tells us that if we do not take the right action now, climate change will bring havoc, even within our lifetime,

Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, read more

Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.

Let us remember that every person who is infected, whatever the reason, is a fellow human being with human rights read more

Let us remember that every person who is infected, whatever the reason, is a fellow human being with human rights and human needs,