Education is a human right with immense power to transform

Microfinance recognizes that poor people are remarkable reservoirs of energy and knowledge, posing an untapped opportunity to create markets, bring people in from the margins and give them the tools with which to help themselves.

Justice has taken its course and the authority and legitimacy of the legal process must be respected.

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.

A United Nations that will not stand up for human rights is a United Nations that cannot stand up for itself.

To go to war without the Security Council will not be in conformity with the Council.

In the 21st Century I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound, awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, regardless of race or religion.