We have to demand that governments live up to their promises and make education a reality for every child.

Europe is a very different place from my native country of Colombia and my children are growing up in a very urban setting which is nothing like when I was growing up and would be able to play barefoot in the street. But we have a very good life.

I feel a real sense of duty to use the voice and the platform I've been afforded by my fame to speak out for those whose voices don't get a chance to be heard.

My hope is that every country in Latin America will make a significant commitment to supporting early childhood development programs.

I admire a person who, for the love of art, is able to take off their clothes in front of a camera. But I'm not capable, I'm too cowardly for that.

I admire Madonna because she always did whatever she felt like doing. She went through some controversial periods when people rejected her, but she kept on reinventing herself.

The first years of a child's life are too important for a child's future - their development, earnings, behavior, and health - for anyone to ignore.