The good name of the United Nations is one of its most valuable assets - but also one of its most vulnerable.… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Given the nature and magnitude of the challenge, national action alone is insufficient. No nation can address this challenge on its own.… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Midori has been a steadfast supporter of the United Nations, as a Messenger of Peace and more recently by encouraging our efforts… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key to… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The United Nations has a proud record of helping millions of people in mine-affected countries. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Every day, we at the United Nations see the human toll of an absence of regulations or lax controls on the arms… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I take very seriously my responsibility as Secretary-General to make sure that the United Nations is doing everything it can to uphold… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Whether addressing immediate crises or building long-term foundations of peace, the United Nations will remain committed to solutions that advance the global… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I was profoundly moved to be the first United Nations Secretary-General to attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima. I also visited… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The Czech Republic is a dynamic United Nations Member State, active on the Human Rights Council, contributing to the peaceful settlement of… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Charity plays an important role in upholding the values and advancing the work of the United Nations. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
One of the main lessons I have learned the last five years as Secretary-General is that the United Nations cannot function properly… — 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
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
Since I became Secretary-General, five years ago, I have seen youth participate at the United Nations as never before. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I will do everything in my power to ensure that our United Nations can live up to its name, and be truly… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Climate change, in some regions, has aggravated conflict over scarce land, and could well trigger large-scale migration in the decades ahead. And… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Throughout human history, in any great endeavour requiring the common effort of many nations and men and women everywhere, we have learned… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
It is up to each and every one of us to raise our voice against crimes that deprive countless victims of their… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
By strengthening the three pillars of the United Nations - security, development and human rights - we can build a more peaceful,… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The United Nations is committed to ridding the world of anti-personnel landmines. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Like the United Nations, there is something inspirational about New York as a great melting pot of different cultures and traditions. And… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Messengers of Peace such as Midori - and our Goodwill Ambassadors, who work directly with the UN agencies - are dedicated and… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big… — 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
