There are more children caught in conflict, in war around the world, than at any time, ... Indeed, victims or war today are largely civilian, largely women and children.

not calling for a lifting of sanctions as such, because we cannot. That is not our jurisdiction.

The children, even when they're not participating as soldiers, are moved on or forced from their communities. It has enormous psychological as well as physical impact on children.

a mixture of the exotic [and] it was a way to save the world.

Vast numbers of people are still in torment in Rwanda, ... But few remain as vulnerable as the children living in parentless households. They are the most marginalized of the poor in an area of almost unimaginable suffering and want.

Sport can be used for messaging, for example, making the connections between shin guards or a helmet that protects you, and protection in terms of HIV and AIDS. There has also been a very active program in Africa called 'Kick Polio out of Africa,' where soccer players have spoken out in terms of polio. There is also going to be a swim for malaria.