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Kofi Annan has 196 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:
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Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.
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Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable…
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To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you…
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Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human…
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Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they probably need their armies to intimidate their…
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More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.
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In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.
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It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.
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Above all else, we need a reaffirmation of political commitment at the highest levels to reducing the dangers that arise both from…
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There is no development strategy more beneficial to society as a whole - women and men alike - than the one which…
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In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound awareness of…
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We cannot wait for governments to do it all. Globalization operates on Internet time. Governments tend to be slow moving by nature,…
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We need a race to the top so that we have policies and regulations that protect human rights, the environment and that…
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Everyone wins when children - and especially girls – have access to education. An educated girl is likely to increase her personal…
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To educate girls is to reduce poverty
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It’s been proven that of all the interventions to reduce poverty, improving agricultural productivity is the best.
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Can we really believe that we are living a good life, an ethically decent life if we don't do anything serious to…
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The new millennium began with a great global dream. World leaders gathered at the United Nations in 2000 and adopted, among others,…
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I believe the quickest and most sure way to reduce poverty, raise living standards and create jobs around the world is to…
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— Nikola Tesla
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For just a few dollars a dose, vaccines save lives and help reduce poverty. Unlike medical treatment, they provide a lifetime of…
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For a long time, rich countries have promised to reduce poverty but have failed to match their words with adequate action. Of…
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