Young people must be included from birth. A society that cuts itself off from its youth severs its lifeline; it is condemned to bleed to death.

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

To live is to choose.

Normally when people resign they will organise their champagne farewell parties... and then they resurface somewhere.

To educate girls is to reduce poverty.

Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.

Let us remember the large numbers of citizens who, day in and day out, through acts of volunteerism large and small, bring hope to so many of the world's disadvantaged. Let us ensure that this wonderful resource, available in abundance to every nation, is recognized and supported as it works towards a more prosperous and peaceful world.