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,

Unless the differences within the transitional federal institutions are addressed, the current political impasse could grow into deeper divisions and read more

Unless the differences within the transitional federal institutions are addressed, the current political impasse could grow into deeper divisions and undermine the very institutions that the people of Somalia so ardently desire and the international community and the United Nations are willing to support,

The United Nations believes that acceptance of these principles will help the Palestinian people achieve their legitimate goal of an read more

The United Nations believes that acceptance of these principles will help the Palestinian people achieve their legitimate goal of an end to occupation and the creation of an independent and viable state, living in peace and security with its neighbors.