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 volunteers.

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.

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 being.

One must also acknowledge that there are moments in an organisation's development when fresh blood and new vision are required, which may imply that an outsider may be better suited to the leadership role.

A hungry mind is not free, and I felt if we were really going to make a difference and fight poverty we should at least start with the ability to feed ourselves, and the millions of Africans who don't have it.

The U.N. power comes from concerted action of the governments.

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating.