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International law now grants rights to all human beings, not only to citizens.

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Kofi Annan
Age: 80 †
Born: 1938
Born: April 8
Died: 2018
Died: August 18
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Kofi Atta Annan
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In an era of globalisation, AIESEC's programmes have helped young people around the world to develop a broader understanding of cultural socio-economic and business management issues.
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Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely interconnected.
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The World is not ours to keep. We hold it in trust for future generations.
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On this International Day of Peace, let us dare to imagine a world free of conflict and violence
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The United Nations is proud to have the Adopt-A-Minefield Campaign as a partner.
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We need to keep hope alive and strive to do better.
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If the United Nations is not as united as it should be, that is because it is a reflection of the world we live in.
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Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace.
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Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society's margins, all of us will be impoverished. Let us ensure that all young people have every opportunity to participate fully in the lives of their societies.
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When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life.
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The gap between the rich and the poor cannot keep growing without nothing being done about it.
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We all make mistakes.
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You are never too young to lead.
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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 development.
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Intelligence can be used to manipulate.
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We knew the Syrian situation was complex and there were lots of divisions, particularly on the side of the opposition... This is a tough job... It can perhaps be done if you stand united and work with me in putting sustained pressure on the protagonists or the parties to come together and seek a political settlement.
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The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone. Answering why he had not implemented organizational reforms after five months when 'God created the universe in seven day
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We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.
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However much one tries to suppress the will of the people they eventually will have the last word.
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