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Kofi Annan Quotes

Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community Picture Quote #1

If the United Nations does not attempt to chart a course for the world’s people in the first decades of the new millennium, who will? Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

You saw the traumas that people lived through, and wondered what it will take to move us as a human community, as humanity, to help in these dangerous situations Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

The international community . . . allows nearly 3 billion people almost half of all humanity to subsist on $2 or less a day in a world of unprecedented wealth Picture Quote #1

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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 Picture Quote #1

When economic conditions are difficult, people tend to be less generous and protect themselves; the question of solidarity doesn’t mean much to them at that time Picture Quote #1

...there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women Picture Quote #1

The future of peace and prosperity that we seek for all the world’s peoples needs a foundation of tolerance, security, equality and justice Picture Quote #1

...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 Picture Quote #1

A citizen of the world in the fullest sense - one whose vision and culture gave him a deep empathy with fellow human beings of every creed and color Picture Quote #1

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Usually, when you look around the world, people are killing each other, fighting over scarce resources Picture Quote #1

Revolution by its nature can not be overly programmed or directed. There are so many forces at work that you don’t know where and how it all ends Picture Quote #1

...let us continue to work together to develop and nurture in future generations a culture of human rights, to promote freedom, security and peace in all nations Picture Quote #1

I think that peacekeeping can do quite a lot, if they are given the right mandate with the commensurate resources to get the job done Picture Quote #1

We have to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face Picture Quote #1

We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world’s people share the benefits of globalization Picture Quote #1

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As one of my predecessors said, our objective is not to take people to heaven, but to prevent humanity from going to hell Picture Quote #1

Most people forget that even in Iraq, by the time the air and no-fly zone was established, the air defence system had been removed through the first Gulf war. All of them had been neutralised Picture Quote #1

You can do a lot with diplomacy, but with diplomacy backed up by force you can get a lot more done Picture Quote #1

More countries have understood that women’s equality is a prerequisite for development Picture Quote #1

If information and knowledge are central to democracy, they are the conditions for development Picture Quote #1

Poverty devastates families, communities and nations. It causes instability and political unrest and fuels conflict Picture Quote #1

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... there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women Picture Quote #1

Globalization is a fact of life. But I believe we have underestimated its fragility Picture Quote #1

I urge you to celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of refugees past and present Picture Quote #1

Have confidence in the young people, give them a chance, and they will surprise you Picture Quote #1

For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right Picture Quote #1

He is very calm - very, very calm. Never raises his voice. Well informed, contrary to the sense outside that he is ill informed and isolated. And decisive Picture Quote #1

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Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community. (Kofi Annan Quotes) If the United Nations does not attempt to chart a course for the world’s people in the first decades of the new millennium, who will? (Kofi Annan Quotes) 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 Quotes) You saw the traumas that people lived through, and wondered what it will take to move us as a human community, as humanity, to help in these dangerous situations. (Kofi Annan Quotes) 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 Quotes) The international community . . . allows nearly 3 billion people almost half of all humanity to subsist on $2 or less a day in a world of unprecedented wealth. (Kofi Annan Quotes) 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. (Kofi Annan Quotes) When economic conditions are difficult, people tend to be less generous and protect themselves; the question of solidarity doesn’t mean much to them at that time. (Kofi Annan Quotes) ...there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women. (Kofi Annan Quotes) The future of peace and prosperity that we seek for all the world’s peoples needs a foundation of tolerance, security, equality and justice. (Kofi Annan Quotes) ...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 Quotes) A citizen of the world in the fullest sense - one whose vision and culture gave him a deep empathy with fellow human beings of every creed and color. (Kofi Annan Quotes) Usually, when you look around the world, people are killing each other, fighting over scarce resources. (Kofi Annan Quotes) Revolution by its nature can not be overly programmed or directed. There are so many forces at work that you don’t know where and how it all ends. (Kofi Annan Quotes) ...let us continue to work together to develop and nurture in future generations a culture of human rights, to promote freedom, security and peace in all nations. (Kofi Annan Quotes) I think that peacekeeping can do quite a lot, if they are given the right mandate with the commensurate resources to get the job done. (Kofi Annan Quotes) We have to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face. (Kofi Annan Quotes) We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world’s people share the benefits of globalization. (Kofi Annan Quotes) As one of my predecessors said, our objective is not to take people to heaven, but to prevent humanity from going to hell. (Kofi Annan Quotes) Most people forget that even in Iraq, by the time the air and no-fly zone was established, the air defence system had been removed through the first Gulf war. All of them had been neutralised. (Kofi Annan Quotes) You can do a lot with diplomacy, but with diplomacy backed up by force you can get a lot more done (Kofi Annan Quotes) More countries have understood that women’s equality is a prerequisite for development (Kofi Annan Quotes) If information and knowledge are central to democracy, they are the conditions for development (Kofi Annan Quotes) Poverty devastates families, communities and nations. It causes instability and political unrest and fuels conflict (Kofi Annan Quotes) ... there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women (Kofi Annan Quotes) Globalization is a fact of life. But I believe we have underestimated its fragility (Kofi Annan Quotes) I urge you to celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of refugees past and present (Kofi Annan Quotes) Have confidence in the young people, give them a chance, and they will surprise you (Kofi Annan Quotes) For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right (Kofi Annan Quotes) He is very calm - very, very calm. Never raises his voice. Well informed, contrary to the sense outside that he is ill informed and isolated. And decisive (Kofi Annan Quotes)

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