Speeches from Kofi Annan and the Kofi Annan Foundation team.
The third Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture
University of Western Cape, South Africa “It is the culture of impunity and individuals who are on trial at the ICC, not...Read More
“Pluralism: a key challenge of the 21st century”
Ottawa Annual lecture at the Global Centre for Pluralism. Attached PDF 20130523 GCP Speech Final Draft.pdf STRICT EMBARGO, Thursday 23 May, 1830...Read More
Remarks by H.E Mr. Kofi Annan on being decorated with the title of Grand Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour
Paris Our friendship has been founded on shared values and common goals. Je me rappelle encore très bien de la célèbre...Read More
Statement by H.E. Mr. Kofi Annan , former Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Forum on Political Participation in Bogota (28-30 April 2013).
Bogota This is your country too and your voices should be heard. I wish to convey my warm greetings to all...Read More
‘The Courage to Change’
Mr. Annan’s closing remarks at the 2013 Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship Thank you for those kind words and warm...Read More
Achieving food and nutrition security for all
Berlin Flagship Forum Securing Food. Harvesting the Future! Existing and New Approaches to Food Security – A Contribution of German Development Policy...Read More
Immediate Action and Long-Term Collective Leadership to Solve the Climate Crisis
Oslo, Norway “It is all our responsibility to ensure our children and grandchildren inherit a sustainable world” Attached PDF 20121119 Zero Emission...Read More
Public Private Partnerships in Latin America
Miami, Florida On November 12, Mr. Annan addressed the America Business Council’s 2012 Continuity Forum. In a speech that drew on Mr....Read More
Mr. Annan Discusses Kenya’s Preparations for the 2013 General Elections
Nairobi Mr. Annan addresses a press conference at the conclusion of his visit with President Mkapa to Kenya. Good afternoon, ladies and...Read More
Accelerating Beyond the Tipping Point – Opening Remarks at the 2012 Africa Green Revolution Forum
Opening Remarks delivered by Mr. Kofi A. Annan, Chairman, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), African Green Revolution Forum President...Read More