The world has lost a visionary leader, a courageous voice for justice, and a clear moral compass. By showing us that the path to freedom and human dignity lies in love, wisdom and compassion for one another, Nelson Mandela stands as an inspiration to us all.

Founded on the principles of private initiative, entrepreneurship and self-employment, underpinned by the values of democracy, equality and solidarity, the co-operative movement can help pave the way to a more just and inclusive economic order.

One has to have the strength of character to say the time has come to move on... unless you are a king.

We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.

The US-led invasion of Iraq was an illegal act that contravened the UN charter.

I don't see a situation where one side will win militarily, take over Syria, and there will be peace and quiet, a clean victory.

There is no development strategy more beneficial to society as a whole - women and men alike - than the one which involves women as central players.