We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.
Kofi AnnanPoverty devastates families, communities and nations. It causes instability and political unrest and fuels conflict.
Kofi AnnanFor everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right.
Kofi AnnanYoung people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society's margins, all of us will be impoverished. Let us ensure that all young people have every opportunity to participate fully in the lives of their societies.
Kofi Annan