With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.

The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.

Given the nature and magnitude of the challenge, national action alone is insufficient. No nation can address this challenge on its own. No region can insulate itself from these climate changes. That is why we need to confront climate change within a global framework, one that guarantees the highest level of international cooperation.

On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us redouble our efforts to build societies in which slavery truly is a term for the history books.

The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.

Today, we have more than 110,000 men and women deployed in conflict zones around the world. They come from nearly 120 countries ... Thanks to their efforts, life-saving humanitarian assistance can be delivered and economic development can begin.

A deal must include an equitable global governance structure. All countries must have a voice in how resources are deployed and managed.