Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance. Kofi Annan buildchallengedevelopment Change image and share on social
If information and knowledge are central to democracy, they are conditions for development. Kofi Annan centralconditiondemocracy Change image and share on social
If we can come up with innovations and train young people to take on new jobs, and if we can switch to clean energy, I think we have the capacity to build this world not dependent on fossil-fuel. I think it will happen, and it won't destroy economy. Kofi Annan buildcapacityclean share on social
We need to keep hope alive and strive to do better. Kofi Annan alivehopestrive Change image and share on social
To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there. Kofi Annan chooselivestand Change image and share on social
Above all else, we need a reaffirmation of political commitment at the highest levels to reducing the dangers that arise both from existing nuclear weapons and from further proliferation. Kofi Annan arisecommitmentdanger Change image and share on social
Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community. Kofi Annan buildbusinesscivil Change image and share on social
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 conditiondifficulteconomic Change image and share on social
