Six essential quotes Kofi Annan will be remembered for

Nduta Waweru August 18, 2018

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Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace.

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: August 19, 2018

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Six essential quotes Kofi Annan will be remembered for

Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace.

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