We shall not defeat any of the infectious diseases that plague the developing world until we have also won the battle for safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic health care.

The Security Council should be seen as the executive committee of the global security system set up after World War II. Its members, and especially the Permanent 5 (P5), have a special responsibility for international peace and security.

Once you are really challenged, you find something in yourself. Man doesn't know what he is capable of until he is asked.

His Holiness brings a wealth of experience to this exalted office. The United Nations and the Holy See share a strong commitment to peace, social justice, human dignity, religious freedom and mutual respect among the world's religions.

More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.

Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community.

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