lecture

Kofi Annan

Universal values more important than ever – Annan

12 December 2003
The universal values enshrined in the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights more than half a century ago - such as peace, freedom, social progress, equal rights and human dignity - are more important now than ever as they come under attack in a backlash against globalization, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today.

Annan urges greater understanding between Muslim and Western countries

15 September 2003
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged greater mutual understanding in order to help bridge the misperceptions about Islam among non-Muslim westerners as well as resentment of the West among people in Muslim countries.

Latest UN lecture series to focus on Islam and the west

3 September 2003
Continuing efforts within the United Nations to create a strengthened framework for international dialogue and mutual understanding, the fifth in Secretary-General Kofi Annan's lecture series will be held next week with a focus on Islam.