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 have been very encouraged by President Obama's call to action on climate change both at his Inauguration and in the State… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in March 2011 was an immense tragedy that sparked a global response. The international community came forward… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I call for greater measures to involve more women at higher levels in mine action. Governments should do more to address gender… — 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
