Annan

Annan: civil society must hold governments to agreements on anti-racism measures

30 August 2001
Civil society must work actively with governments in following up on the agreements that will be made at the upcoming United Nations anti-racism conference to ensure that the meeting's outcomes were implemented, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today in Durban, South Africa.

In Norway, Annan urges long-term commitment to fight against AIDS

21 August 2001
The fight against AIDS, especially to stem the growing number of children orphaned by the disease in places such as Africa, is a long-term effort and requires everyone's involvement to make a difference, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today in Oslo as he concluded his official visit to Norway.