Men must teach each other that real men do not violate or oppress women - and that a woman's place is not… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader… — 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
SUSTAINABLE PEACE IS POSSIBLE ONLY WITH WOMEN'S FULL PARTICIPATION, their perspectives, their leadership, their daily, equal presence wherever we seek to make… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Women can drive progress towards the central goals of mine action, which aims to increase security, rebuild communities, reclaim land and end… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future. — 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
Only through women’s full and equal participation in all areas of public and private life can we hope to achieve the sustainable,… — 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
Women hold up more than half the sky and represent much of the world's unrealized potential. They are the educators. They raise… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Within the U.N. itself, I have appointed a record number of women to high-level positions. I did not fill jobs with women… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
All women and girls have the fundamental right to live free of violence. This right is enshrined in international human rights and… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are… — 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
Since [violence against women] is rooted in discrimination, impunity and complacency, we need to change attitudes and behavior - and we need… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Violence against women continues to persist as one of the most heinous, systematic and prevalent human rights abuses in the world. It… — 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
I call on men and boys everywhere to join us. Violence against women and girls will not be eradicated until all of… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyones responsibility. — 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