Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract - sustainable development - and turn it into a reality for all the world's people.

Man doesn’t know what he is capable of until he is asked.

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.

Human rights education is much more than a lesson in schools or a theme for a day; it is a process to equip people with the tools they need to live lives of security and dignity.

The message should be clear, climate change must take its place along those threats like conflict, poverty.

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating.

If corruption is a disease, transparency is essential part of its treatment.

If globalization is to succeed, it must succeed for the poor and rich alike. It must deliver rights no less than riches. It must provide social justice and equity no less than economic prosperity and enhanced communication.

Gender equality is critical to the development and peace of every nation.

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