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
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
Personally, I do not know whether humankind is alone in this vast universe. But I do know that we should cherish our… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We have all heard of the web of life. The way we live threatens to trap us in a web of death. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The taking of life is too absolute, too irreversible, for one human being to inflict on another, even when backed by legal… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Every child, woman and man has a right to enough nutritious food for an active and healthy life. — 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
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
