Race Against Time

In 2000, the United Nations laid out a series of eight goals meant to guide humankind in the new century. Called the Millennium Development Goals, these targets are to be met by 2015 and are to lay the foundation for a prosperous future. In "Race Against Time, Stephen Lewis advances real solutions to help societies across the globe achieve the Millennium Goals. Through lucid, pragmatic explanations, he shows how dreams such as universal primary education, a successful war against the AIDS pandemic, and environmental sustainability, are within the grasp of humanity. For anyone interested in forging a better world in the third millennium, "Race Against Time is powerful testimony.

Stephen Lewis is the United Nations' Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa. He has extensive experience as a politician, diplomat, and humanitarian, and in particular is a passionate advocate for the rights and needs of children.

Stephen Lewis has been awarded the Pearson Peace Medal and was named by Maclean's in 2003 as inaugural Canadian of the Year and by Time in 2005 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Stephen Lewis lives in Toronto.