“When you're at war, you think about a better life; when you're at peace you think about a more comfortable one.” Quote by Thornton Wilder
“Let us acknowledge and celebrate what youth can do to build a safer, more just world. Let us strengthen our efforts to include young people in policies, programmes and decision-making processes that benefit their futures and ours.” PeopleWorldYoungProcessCan DoDecisionEffortPolicyYouthBenefitsCelebrateAcknowledgeDecision MakingProgrammesDecision Making Process Author:Ban Ki-moon
“It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit from cultural diversity, and not be victimized by those who exploit differences.” PeopleNeedsHas BeensSaidYoungDifferencesYouthBenefitsDiversityExploitsEducation SystemCultural DiversityKnowledge Is Power Author:Ban Ki-moon
“You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity and widen your vision as a global citizen.” VisionYouthTomorrowCitizensCapacityOwnershipGlobal Citizen Author:Ban Ki-moon
“Now, more than ever, we need to connect the dots between climate, poverty, energy, food and water. These issues cannot be addressed in isolation.” NeedsEnergyWaterPovertyIssuesYouthClimateIsolationDots Author:Ban Ki-moon
“Three decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the "three zeros" zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.” ThreeAchieveYouthSightCrisisDecadesAidsDiscriminationRelatedZeroHivInfection Author:Ban Ki-moon
“Universal ratification of the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict will establish an international moral consensus that no child should take part in hostilities or be involuntarily recruited and that former child soldiers should be assisted by their governments after a life of violence and distress.” ShouldChildrenGovernmentMoralViolenceYouthConflictUniversalSoldierInternationalFormerDistressConsensusHostilityInvolvementOptionalProtocolArmed ConflictChild Soldier Author:Ban Ki-moon
“I believe in a world of justice and human rights for all. A world where girls can grow up free of fear of abuse. A world where women are treated with the respect and dignity that is their right. A world where poverty is not acceptable. My dear young friends, you can make this your world.” WorldBelieveHumansYoungGirlI BelieveGrowsJusticePovertyGrowing UpRightsYouthDignityAbuseDearHuman RightsI Believe InTreatedAcceptableDignity And RespectYoung Friends Author:Ban Ki-moon
“As the young leaders of tomorrow, you have the passion and energy and commitment to make a difference. What I'd like to really urge you do is to have a global vision. Go beyond your country; go beyond your national boundaries” CountryYoungPassionEnergyDifferencesLeaderVisionYouthTomorrowCommitmentBoundariesMaking A DifferenceUrgesLeaders Of TomorrowYoung Leaders Author:Ban Ki-moon
“You have to work and think about how we can make this world a better place for all. This is what I'd really like to ask our young leaders. We will try as leaders of today to minimise the problems which we will hand over to you. But it is to you. You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity and widen your vision as a global citizen.” ThinkingWorldTryingProblemHandsTodayYoungAsksLeaderVisionThis WorldYouthTomorrowCitizensCapacityOwnershipBetter PlaceGlobal CitizenYoung Leaders Author:Ban Ki-moon
“You are already leaders. Your ideas, your actions and your decisions make a difference. More than any other generation, you have a voice. Social networking is changing how we interact - and it can change our world. You are in touch with peers from around the world. You understand the power of instant communication. I appeal to you to use that power for the common good, the power of communication and the power of networking.” WorldIdeasUseActionSocialVoiceDifferencesDecisionCommonLeaderGenerationsYouthCommunicationAround The WorldAppealsInstantMaking A DifferenceOur WorldPeersNetworkingSocial NetworkingCommon GoodSocial NetworkInstant Communication Author:Ban Ki-moon