Women must be full partners in development, so they can lift themselves and their communities out of poverty. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I call for the need of world leaders to address climate change and reduce the increasing risk of disasters- and world leaders… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
One of my earliest memories is walking up a muddy road into the mountains. It was raining. Behind me, my village was… — 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
The international community must offer short-term emergency measures to meet critical needs. But it must also make longer-term investments to promote food… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The possibility that terrorist groups could obtain weapons of mass destruction should not be dismissed as a fiction. This is a horrific… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
One of the main lessons I have learned the last five years as Secretary-General is that the United Nations cannot function properly… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The international community cannot accept that whole communities are marginalized because of the color of their skin. People of African descent are… — 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 Image
With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
