Needs Quotes by Ban Ki-moon

13 Needs quotes by Ban Ki-moon

Ban Ki-moon’s thirteen succinct statements on essential human needs are grounded and diplomatic, offering a clear view of shared priorities.

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To achieve a Green Revolution, African farmers, must have access to land and security of tenure. They also need access to markets,…

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We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without…

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The international community must offer short-term emergency measures to meet critical needs. But it must also make longer-term investments to promote food…

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Since [violence against women] is rooted in discrimination, impunity and complacency, we need to change attitudes and behavior - and we need…

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I call for the need of world leaders to address climate change and reduce the increasing risk of disasters- and world leaders…

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It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit from cultural…

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Women and girls are disproportionately affected by landmines. They have different needs when it comes to education about risks. And they may…

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Now, more than ever, we need to connect the dots between climate, poverty, energy, food and water. These issues cannot be addressed…

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From the Balkans to Africa, from Asia to the Middle East, we have witnessed the weakening or absence of effective governance leading…

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Given the nature and magnitude of the challenge, national action alone is insufficient. No nation can address this challenge on its own.…

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For too long we have tried to consume our way to prosperity. Look at the cost: polluted lands and oceans, climate change,…

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There can be no solution to the challenge of climate change that is not global. But if we can come together in…

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The current model is global suicide. We need a revolution. Revolutionary thinking. Revolutionary action. Natural resources are becoming more and more scarce.

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My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.

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With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.

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I have been, and will remain, outspoken in my insistence that Israel has a right to live in peace and security.

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We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the…

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We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time to ask…

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Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive governance and…

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Some might complain that nuclear disarmament is little more than a dream. But that ignores the very tangible benefits disarmament would bring for all…

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On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us…

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I believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the ongoing debate…

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Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.

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Three decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the "three zeros" zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related…

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Businesses succeed when societies themselves succeed. When countries are affected by violence and the absence of the rule of law, business can and must…

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New York is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a fitting host to its many international visitors, who can come…

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