Have confidence in the young people, give them a chance, and they will surprise you.

If tolerance, respect and equity permeate family life, they will translate into values that shape societies, nations and the world.

We need to think of the future and the planet we are going to leave to our children and their children.

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

Microfinance recognizes that poor people are remarkable reservoirs of energy and knowledge

The Millennium Development Goals can be met by 2015, but only if all involved break with business as usual and dramatically accelerate and scale up action now.

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.