...let us recognize that extreme poverty anywhere is a threat to human security everywhere. Let us recall that poverty is a denial of human rights. For the first time in history, in this age of unprecedented wealth and technical prowess, we have the power to save humanity from this shameful scourge. Let us summon the will to do it.

On this International Day of Peace, let us dare to imagine a world free of conflict and violence

Women themselves have the right to live in dignity, in freedom from want and freedom from fear. On this International Women's Day, let us rededicate ourselves to making that a reality.

These divisions in the international community - the Syrians bear quite a lot of the blame, but we have enabled it by the divisions between us.

To educate girls is to reduce poverty.

Have confidence in the young people, give them a chance, and they will surprise you.

I think that peacekeeping can do quite a lot, if they are given the right mandate with the commensurate resources to get the job done.