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
New York is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a fitting host to its many international visitors, who… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
In 2009, at the height of the global economic crisis, it was clear that we were seeing something new: the impacts of… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The human family is at a critical juncture. The world is moving through a great transition. This transition is economic, as the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Globalization is exposing new fault lines - between urban and rural communities, for example. — 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
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
