Quotes by Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan

… the long-lasting humanitarian impact of these inhuman weapons continues to deny communities the opportunity to rebuild long after the end of the conflicts.

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…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.

Rights

Teamwork

Working Together

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…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.

Humanity

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Time

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…there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.

Empowering

Inspiring

Women

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[Professional accountants ] should be encouraging companies to enhance their green credentials by switching to renewables, and to respect core labor standards and human rights.

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[Refugees] cannot be stopped, but they can and must be managed better, more humanely, protecting migrants’ human rights whilst accepting states’ rights to control their borders.

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Migrants

Rights

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A developed country is one that allows all its citizens to enjoy a free and healthy life in a safe environment

Country

Healthy

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A hungry mind is not free, and I felt if we were really going to make a difference and fight poverty we should at least start with the ability to feed ourselves, and the millions of Africans who don’t have it.

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Fighting

Mind

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A nation has the right to defend itself, but when it comes to the broader issue of peace and security, the legitimacy rests only with the Security Council.

Council

Issues

Legitimacy

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A United Nations that will not stand up for human rights is a United Nations that cannot stand up for itself.

Humans

Rights

United Nations

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