It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
As a child growing up during the Korean War, I knew poverty. I studied by candlelight. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Women must be full partners in development, so they can lift themselves and their communities out of poverty. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Between now and 2015, we must make sure that promises made become promises kept. The consequences of doing otherwise are profound: death,… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Many say our world is at a tipping point. If we do not act together, if we do not act responsibly, if… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Now, more than ever, we need to connect the dots between climate, poverty, energy, food and water. These issues cannot be addressed… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The Millennium Development Goals were a pledge to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity, and free the world from… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Our world is one of terrible contradictions. Plenty of food, but one billion people go hungry. Lavish lifestyles for a few, but… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I believe in a world of justice and human rights for all. A world where girls can grow up free of fear… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
I have been, and will remain, outspoken in my insistence that Israel has a right to live in peace and security. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
Building sustainable cities - and a sustainable future - will need open dialogue among all branches of national, regional and local government. And it… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time to ask… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive governance and… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
Some might complain that nuclear disarmament is little more than a dream. But that ignores the very tangible benefits disarmament would bring for all… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
I believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the ongoing debate… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
Three decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the "three zeros" zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
Businesses succeed when societies themselves succeed. When countries are affected by violence and the absence of the rule of law, business can and must… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
New York is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a fitting host to its many international visitors, who can come… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share
