If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom. – Kofi Annan
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
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
Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they probably need their armies to intimidate their own populations. – Kofi Annan