Revolution by its nature can not be overly programmed or directed. There are so many forces at work that you don't know where and how it all ends.

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

We cannot wait for governments to do it all. Globalization operates on Internet time. Governments tend to be slow moving by nature, because they have to build political support for every step.

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 lives of security and dignity. On this International Human Rights Day, let us continue to work together to develop and nurture in future generations a culture of human rights, to promote freedom, security and peace in all nations.

On this International Literacy Day, let us recall that literacy for all is an integral part of education for all, and that both are critical for achieving truly sustainable development for all.

Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope... Especially for girls and women, it is an agent of family health and nutrition.

Iraq has a new opportunity to comply with all these relevant resolutions of the Security Council.