If we are to make poverty history, we must have the active participation of States, civil society and the private sector, as well as individual volun….

The United Nations, whose membership comprises almost all the States in the world, is founded on the principle of the equal worth of every human bein….

The happiness of any society begins with the well being of the families that live in it..

Poverty devastates families, communities and nations. It causes instability and political unrest and fuels conflict..

Peace is never a perfect achievement..

Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract - sustainable development - and turn it into a reality for all the w….

We have to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face..

Microfinance is an idea whose time has come..

Often, we take stability - peace in terms of security and economic activity - to mean a country is doing well. We forget the third and important pill….

We need to ensure the poorest in the planet - who will be hardest hit by the financial crisis - are not forgotten..

It is true that the principle of national citizenship, associated with rights, and the control of a country's borders are two key aspects of modern '….

Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and act….

I think we can make a difference in the lives of the poor, and the millions..

Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely….

Founded on the principles of private initiative, entrepreneurship and self-employment, underpinned by the values of democracy, equality and solidarit….

I think over time you learn to know a bit more about yourself - you develop a certain amount of self-insight and self-awareness, and you know what yo….

Human rights education is much more than a lesson in schools or a theme for a day; it is a process to equip people with the tools they need to live l….

No one is born a good citizen or a good democrat or a good leader; it takes time and education..

I have always believed that on important issues, the leaders must lead. Where the leaders fail to lead, and people are really concerned about it, the….

One has to learn from history. Quite frankly, it is almost impossible to have a sense of vision without a sense of history. If history is learned, th….

In their greatest hour of need, the world failed the people of Rwanda..