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Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, took part in Session 2 of The People Dialogue Festival in Nairobi, on September 15th, 2021. Dear Friends, It is a pleasure to join you today, and I am delighted to spend the International Day of Democracy in the company – even virtual-…
Keynote Address by Corinne Momal-Vanian at the 2021 People Dialogue Festival
Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, took part in Session 2 of The People Dialogue Festival in Nairobi, on September 15th, 2021. Dear Friends, It is a pleasure to join you today, and I am delighted to spend the International Day of Democracy in the company – even virtual- of activists, politicians, and individual Kenyans who share our commitment to democracy. Let me first commend the Centre for Multiparty Democracy for organising this year’s People’s Dialogue Forum under very difficult circumstances. This is a vital platform. The Kofi Annan Foundation has supported elections in different regions, and…
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On September 9th, 2021, Mrs Nane Annan took part in a session entitled “Africa’s Solutions Towards Safe and Nutritious Food For All” at the AGRF Summit. Below is an excerpt from the speech she delivered. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished delegates, and guests. It is a great privilege to be with you…
Africa’s Solutions Towards Safe and Nutritious Food For All, AGRF Summit 2021 – Nane Annan
On September 9th, 2021, Mrs Nane Annan took part in a session entitled “Africa’s Solutions Towards Safe and Nutritious Food For All” at the AGRF Summit. Below is an excerpt from the speech she delivered. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished delegates, and guests. It is a great privilege to be with you today for this innovative and forward-looking session. Our goal is to find solutions to one of the world’s most pressing problems, safe and nutritious food for all. The 2021 Report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World notes that compared with 2019, about 46 million more…
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Yesterday we received the devastating news that Almaas Elman, sister to our Extremely Together Young Leader Ilwad Elman, was killed by a bullet in her car while being driven to the airport in Mogadishu, Somalia. We are devastated to the very core at this tragic event. Devastated for the world’s youth that…
Statement | Almass Elman: A statement from Extremely Together
Yesterday we received the devastating news that Almaas Elman, sister to our Extremely Together Young Leader Ilwad Elman, was killed by a bullet in her car while being driven to the airport in Mogadishu, Somalia. We are devastated to the very core at this tragic event. Devastated for the world’s youth that has lost yet another activist engaged in overcoming divisions, violence and hatred. Devastated for Somalia, a country that has had to endure so much and that can ill afford to lose another young life that embodied the country’s hope and future. And lastly, devastated for Almaas’ family, who,…
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Opening Remarks at the Electoral Reform Roundtable by Alan Doss, President of the Kofi Annan Foundation Malaysia, Truly Asia? Kuala Lumpur, 30 November 2018 Speaker, Messrs Chairmen, Excellences, ladies and gentlemen and colleagues. When the Kofi Annan Foundation first mooted the possibility of organising a conference in Kuala Lumpur on democracy in Southeast Asia…
Malaysia, Truly Asia? Opening Remarks by Alan Doss
Opening Remarks at the Electoral Reform Roundtable by Alan Doss, President of the Kofi Annan Foundation Malaysia, Truly Asia? Kuala Lumpur, 30 November 2018 Speaker, Messrs Chairmen, Excellences, ladies and gentlemen and colleagues. When the Kofi Annan Foundation first mooted the possibility of organising a conference in Kuala Lumpur on democracy in Southeast Asia some of our international interlocutors were rather sceptical. They argued that Malaysia was descending into authoritarianism, and that the results of the next elections were a foregone conclusion. But we were encouraged to persevere by Global Bersih and we benefited from the willing support of SUHAKAM. As it…
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The following is a transcript of remarks made by Foundation President Alan Doss at the Crans Montana African Women’s Forum on Friday 26th October, 2018. I am honoured to be with you today for this tribute to Kofi Annan. On behalf of his wife, Nane, and the Kofi Annan Foundation, I would…
Crans Montana Forum – Prix de la Fondation Posthumously Awarded to Kofi Annan
The following is a transcript of remarks made by Foundation President Alan Doss at the Crans Montana African Women’s Forum on Friday 26th October, 2018. I am honoured to be with you today for this tribute to Kofi Annan. On behalf of his wife, Nane, and the Kofi Annan Foundation, I would like to thank the Crans Montana Forum for awarding the prestigious Prix de la Fondation posthumously to Kofi Annan. Mrs. Annan, who cannot be with us today, has asked me to express her deep gratitude for this gracious act honouring the legacy of her late husband. In the…
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Today, reconciliation is part of almost any peace agreement. However, there is a lack of understanding of what works in advancing reconciliation. With the support of the Government of Finland and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the Kofi Annan Foundation has partnered with Interpeace to examine past reconciliation efforts and understand what reconciliation…
Challenging the conventional: can post-violence reconciliation succeed?
Today, reconciliation is part of almost any peace agreement. However, there is a lack of understanding of what works in advancing reconciliation. With the support of the Government of Finland and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the Kofi Annan Foundation has partnered with Interpeace to examine past reconciliation efforts and understand what reconciliation means for those living in countries affected by violence. Based on four studies in Guatemala, Northern Ireland, DRC and South Africa and experts’ inputs, the report: “Challenging the conventional: Making post-violence reconciliation succeed” proposes several critical questions that must be accounted for by national/international actors engaged in reconciliation…
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Before his death on 18 August 2018, Kofi Annan had agreed to speak at the annual Road Safety and Urban Mobility Regional Workshop in Accra, Ghana, scheduled for 20-21 August 2018. Though Mr. Annan is no longer with us, his message remains as important and relevant as ever. What follows are the…
Kofi Annan for the Road Safety and Urban Mobility Regional Workshop
Before his death on 18 August 2018, Kofi Annan had agreed to speak at the annual Road Safety and Urban Mobility Regional Workshop in Accra, Ghana, scheduled for 20-21 August 2018. Though Mr. Annan is no longer with us, his message remains as important and relevant as ever. What follows are the remarks Kofi Annan had prepared to deliver as a keynote address: Globally, every year more than 1.2 million people die on the roads, an estimated half of these lives are lost in urban areas. In Africa, road crashes are estimated to claim over 300,000 lives each year, despite…
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Speech by Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Chairman of the Elders and the Kofi Annan Foundation at the Citizens’ Manifesto Forum in Harare, Zimbabwe on 20 July 2018. Salibonani. Africa has been through a series of momentous changes. First came decolonisation. Then came a second wave, too often marked by tyranny and economic…
Time for Zimbabwe’s Third Wave – Kofi Annan
Speech by Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Chairman of the Elders and the Kofi Annan Foundation at the Citizens’ Manifesto Forum in Harare, Zimbabwe on 20 July 2018. Salibonani. Africa has been through a series of momentous changes. First came decolonisation. Then came a second wave, too often marked by tyranny and economic stagnation. I believe that a new era is now in prospect, Africa’s third wave. Let us make this third wave one of lasting peace, based on democracy, human rights, and sustainable development. These words may already be familiar to you. That is because I spoke them in 1997,…
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Discurso del Sr. Kofi Annan al Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) de México, 23.05.2018 Distinguidos invitados, miembros del Instituto Nacional Electoral, señoras y señores, es un placer estar con ustedes el día de hoy. Primero permítanme extenderles mi agradecimiento por su apoyo para asegurar el éxito de la conferencia sobre integridad electoral en…
¿Está la democracia en riesgo? Discurso del Sr. Kofi Annan
Discurso del Sr. Kofi Annan al Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) de México, 23.05.2018 Distinguidos invitados, miembros del Instituto Nacional Electoral, señoras y señores, es un placer estar con ustedes el día de hoy. Primero permítanme extenderles mi agradecimiento por su apoyo para asegurar el éxito de la conferencia sobre integridad electoral en América Latina, que nuestras respectivas organizaciones realizaron el año pasado aquí en México. Presentaremos el informe final de la conferencia el próximo jueves, mismo que espero impulse discusiones en toda América Latina sobre cómo organizar elecciones con integridad. Es también un privilegio estar aquí un poco antes de…
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This speech was given by Kofi Annan on Wednesday 23 May 2018 at the National Electoral Institute of Mexico (INE) Headquarters in Mexico City, Mexico. Distinguished Guests, members of the National Electoral Institute of Mexico, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure to join you today. Let me first extend my sincere appreciation…
Is Democracy Under Siege? Keynote Address by Kofi Annan at the National Electoral Institute of Mexico (INE)
This speech was given by Kofi Annan on Wednesday 23 May 2018 at the National Electoral Institute of Mexico (INE) Headquarters in Mexico City, Mexico. Distinguished Guests, members of the National Electoral Institute of Mexico, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure to join you today. Let me first extend my sincere appreciation to you for ensuring the success of the regional conference on electoral integrity that our respective organisations hosted last year here in Mexico. We will be presenting the final report of the conference on Thursday, which I hope will invigorate discussions across Latin America on delivering elections with…
