We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Climate change...is, simply, the greatest collective challenge we face as a human family. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by landmines. They have different needs when it comes to education about risks. And they may… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
When food prices surge, poor families suddenly find themselves unable to afford enough nutritious food. If this happens during the first thousand… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric,… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The human family is at a critical juncture. The world is moving through a great transition. This transition is economic, as the… — 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
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
