Any society that does not succeed in tapping into the energy and creativity of its youth will be left behind.

It is tragic that so few young people in Western democracies vote. They have forgotten that their ancestors fought for the right to choose and change their leaders. They don't realise that their votes are more important than their tweets or Facebook posts.

Access to safe water is a fundamental human need and therefore a basic human right.

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life.

HIV/AIDS has become much more than a health issue. HIV/AIDS is a development issue, it's a security issue.

Elections with integrity are a challenge everywhere, including in the West.

The war on drugs has failed in West Africa and around the world