In their greatest hour of need, the world failed the people of Rwanda. Kofi Annan More Quotes by Kofi Annan More Quotes From Kofi Annan ...let us recognize that extreme poverty anywhere is a threat to human security everywhere. Let us recall that poverty is a denial of human rights. For the first time in history, in this age of unprecedented wealth and technical prowess, we have the power to save humanity from this shameful scourge. Let us summon the will to do it. Kofi Annan humanityrightstime Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract - sustainable development - and turn it into a reality for all the world's people Kofi Annan futurerealityideas If the United Nations is not as united as it should be, that is because it is a reflection of the world we live in. Kofi Annan shouldreflectionworld Education is a human right with immense power to transform Kofi Annan democracies-havedemocracyeducation Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development... For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right.... Literacy is, finally, the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman and child can realize his or her full potential. Kofi Annan blockmeanchildren Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace Kofi Annan realrightslong It is impossible to realize our goals while discriminating against half the human race. As study after study has taught us, there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women. Kofi Annan taught-usracegoal One must also acknowledge that there are moments in an organisation's development when fresh blood and new vision are required, which may imply that an outsider may be better suited to the leadership role. Kofi Annan visionrolesblood It is within the family that children learn the values that will guide them for the rest of their lives. It is within the family that they form their earliest relationships, learn to communicate with others and interact with the world around them. It is within the family that the notion of human rights becomes a reality lived on a daily basis. If tolerance, respect and equity permeate family life, they will translate into values that shape societies, nations and the world. Kofi Annan rightschildrenreality In an age of interdependence, global citizenship - based on trust and sense of shared responsibility - is a crucial pillar of progress. At a time when more than one billion people are denied the very minimum requirements of human dignity, business cannot afford to be seen as the problem. Rather, it must work with governments and all other actors in society to mobilize global science, technology and knowledge to tackle the interlocking crises of hunger, disease, environmental degradation and conflict that are holding back the developing world. Kofi Annan technologygovernmentresponsibility If we are to make poverty history, we must have the active participation of States, civil society and the private sector, as well as individual volunteers. Kofi Annan volunteerpovertyhelping-others I urge you to celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of refugees past and present. Kofi Annan philanthropycelebratepast The global work of the United Nations is not without reason compared to that of a family - striving for a common goal in concert with all members for a better future. Kofi Annan futurefamilygoal Any society that does not succeed in tapping into the energy and creativity of its youth will be left behind. Kofi Annan creativityenergydoe I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen? I reply that it begins in your own community. Kofi Annan citizenscommunitypeople The future of peace and prosperity that we seek for all the world's peoples needs a foundation of tolerance, security, equality and justice. That foundation is the family. It is only by protecting families, from famine as well as from fragmentation, that they can prosper and contribute to the family of nations that is the United Nations. Kofi Annan equalityfamilyjustice The global HIV/AIDS epidemic is an unprecedented crisis that requires an unprecedented response. In particular it requires solidarity - between the healthy and the sick, between rich and poor, and above all, between richer and poorer nations. We have 30 million orphans already. How many more do we have to get, to wake up? Kofi Annan aids-epidemicepidemicsfighting More than ever before in human history, we share a common destiny. We can master it only if we face it together. And that, my friends, is why we have the United Nations. Kofi Annan destinytogetherfaces In an age where community involvement and partnerships with civil society are increasingly being recognized as indispensable, there is clearly a growing potential for cooperative development and renewal worldwide. Kofi Annan societycommunityage For too long the development debate has ignored the fact that poverty tends to be characterized not only by material insufficiency but also by denial of rights. What is needed is a rights-based approach to development. Ensuring essential political, economic and social entitlements and human dignity for all people provides the rationale for policy. These are not a luxury affordable only to the rich and powerful but an indispensable component of national development efforts. Kofi Annan luxurypowerfulrights
