Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility. — 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
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
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
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
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyones responsibility. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The burden for achieving disarmament cannot be borne by peace groups alone. Everybody, regardless of age, income, profession, gender or nationality, has… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to… — 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
