I am not a national leader. If I am a national leader I can speak out all that I want. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country. — 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
The power of the leader is given to him by the people, so he has a duty to engage and listen more… — 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
We have seen in the past where leaders have not been open-minded or have not been flexible. That's why the people came… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
As the young leaders of tomorrow, you have the passion and energy and commitment to make a difference. What I'd like to… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I have been urging the leaders to listen to the aspirations and challenges of their own people, and engage in dialogue and… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
It is only natural that people's wishes and aspirations should be realized by the leaders of the region. As this wind of… — 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
You have to work and think about how we can make this world a better place for all. This is what I'd… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
You are already leaders. Your ideas, your actions and your decisions make a difference. More than any other generation, you have a… — 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
