Youth as the Power of Change
Young people are the force that can change the world. You must believe in yourselves.
Kofi Annan
UN Secretary-General (1997-2006), Nobel laureate, human rights advocate and diplomat.
All moments: Kofi Annan
- The Legacy of Service — Kofi Annan
If you believe in what you do, do not give up, whatever obstacles you face.
- The Courage to Change — Kofi Annan
It takes courage to admit mistakes and change. That is a sign of strength, not weakness.
- The Past Cannot Be Changed — Kofi Annan
The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.
- A Fork in the Road — Kofi Annan
We have come to a fork in the road. History demands a choice.
- Tolerance as a Path to Peace — Kofi Annan
Tolerance is the virtue that enables peace. We need more of it in our world.
- The Future Belongs to the Bold — Kofi Annan
Everyone agrees that change is needed. But change requires will, the will to act now.
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