We cannot proclaim this century the African Century and then ignore the AIDS pandemic, as some political leaders are apt to do. To claim this century the African Century is to declare war on AIDS.

Racism is a blight on the human conscience

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

Millions of people in the world's poorest countries remain enslaved by the chains of poverty. It is time to set them free.

I knew as well as I knew anything that the oppressor must be liberated just as surely as the oppressed.

Appearances matter — and remember to smile.

Trade justice for the developing world and for this generation is a truly significant way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about an end to global poverty.