Otto spijkers lecturer of public international law at utrecht university, and researcher at the utrecht centre for water, oceans and sustainability law. Kofi annan was the united nations we the peoples medium. Discount prices on books by kofi annan, including titles like in his own words. Annan ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Kofi annan was the former secretarygeneral of the united nations and a recipient of the nobel peace prize. The role of the united nations in the 21st century 80. Kofi annan project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. First edition of this work, in which annan writes about the lessons of history he learned during his service as secretarygeneral. Library journal this longawaited book by kofi annan provides. Unauk was delighted to host the launch of kofi annans new book, we the peoples. A conversation with kofi annan and michel sidibe youtube. Kofi annan presents a unique portrait of this widely admired leaderwith his own view of events tempered and augmented by those of his allies and opponents, defenders and detractors.
Born on april 8, 1938, in kumasi, ghana, he became u. A life in war and peace, annan again argued that the united nations department of. I have a book on my shelf entitled we the peoples, a. By invitation two concepts of sovereignty international. Ladies and gentlemen, proclaimed annan, we have entered the. Annan 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at. From 1997 to 2005, kofi annan, the late united nations secretarygeneral, championed everything from stronger human rights and peacekeeping operations.
In this thoughtprovoking new memoir, kofi annan describes the peaceful and more equitable world that is within our grasp, and offers his candid perspective on the challenges we must overcome to get there. Nov 22, 2016 kofi annan author and edward mortimer editor, we the peoples. Kofi atta annan was a ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh secretarygeneral of the. Kofi annan is a man himself committed to the principles he asks of others. He was the founder and chairman of the kofi annan foundation, as well as. Secretarygeneral kofi annan presented a report entitled, we the peoples.
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The world still needs such a voice, but the next person who tries to fill that role will want to reflect long and hard on the lessons of this candid, courageous, and unsparing memoir. The elders on wiser quotes, kofi annan, people quotes. Annan was the corecipient of the nobel peace prize in 2001. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read interventions. The nobel lecture given by the 2001 nobel peace laureate kofi annan provides a plan and a hope for the future. The nobel lecture given by the 2001 nobel peace laureate kofi annan provide. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Annan was also an author, writing a number of articles and books such as interventions. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Kofi atta annan gcmg order of st michael and st george was a ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh secretarygeneral of the united nations from january 1, 1997 to january 1. It is a mustread for anyone interested in diplomacy, international affairs, war and peace, and the daunting task of saving the world from the ravages of war. The future belongs to you, but it can only belong to you if you participate and take charge kofi annan. United nations secretarygeneral kofi annan kofi annan is the u.
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Annan, siddharth dube, mark dennis, christine mcnab. Annan has served the united nations in various capacities more about kofi annan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kofi annan was the seventh secretarygeneral of the united nationsserving two terms from january 1, 1997 to december 31, 2006and was the first to emerge from the ranks of united nations staff. Overall, i thought kofi annan did an admirable job of articulating the issues that the international community will have to. His story is of a batt le to uphold the rights and to promote the interests of the most deprived and vulnerable people. This is a strong companion to annans earlier work with nadar mousavizadeh, interventions. Sep 04, 2012 receiving the nobel peace prize in december 2001, united nations secretarygeneral kofi annan spoke to a world still reeling from the terrorist attacks of september 11. We the peoples kofi a annan bok 9781612055589 bokus.
We the peoples is a timely and muchneeded reminder of annans ideas and priorities. Within the we the peoples document, annan suggested the establishment of a united nations information technology service unites, a consortium of hightech volunteer corps, including netcorps canada and net corps america, which united nations volunteers would coordinate. It reaffirms the dignity and worth of the human person,respect for human rights and the equal rights of men and women. Literacy is at the heart of sustainable development kofi annan. An african at heart, but a global citizen, kofi annan symbolized the best. We need to promote greater tolerance and understanding among the peoples of. The role of the united nations in the 21st century, will be considered by a special millennium summit from 6 to 8 september, a rare meeting of. The role of the united nations in the 21st century, will be considered by a special millennium summit from 6. Kofi annan was a nobel peace prize laureate, secretarygeneral of the united nations between 1997 and 2006, and the founding chair of the kofi annan foundation, which seeks to mobilise political will to overcome threats to peace, development and human rights. Kofi annan books list of books by author kofi annan. In 2001 kofi annan and the united nations were jointly awarded the nobel peace prize, with the citation praising his leadership for bringing new life to the organization.