World Health Day is an opportunity to highlight the problem, but above all, to stimulate action. It is an occasion to call on all partners - governments, international donors, civil society, the private sector, the media, families and individuals alike - to develop sustainable activities for the survival, health and well-being of mothers and children. On this World Health Day, let us rededicate ourselves to that mission.

There can be no doubt that these attacks are deliberate acts of terrorism, carefully planned and coordinated and as such I condemn them utterly. Terrorism must be fought resolutely wherever it appears.

In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.

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.

As one of my predecessors said, our objective is not to take people to heaven, but to prevent humanity from going to hell.

Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name. It is the most effective form of defense spending there is.

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