When we put an end to nuclear tests, we get closer to eliminating all nuclear weapons. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
All nuclear material in weapons programmes must be subject one day to binding international verification. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The tragic nuclear accident at Fukushima underscored the urgent need to enhance nuclear safety and the international emergency response framework. I commend… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Nuclear tests poison the environment - and they also poison the political climate. They breed mistrust, isolation and fear. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Nuclear power plants must be prepared to withstand everything from earthquakes to tsunamis, from fires to floods to acts of terrorism. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
People understand that nuclear weapons cannot be used without indiscriminate effects on civilian populations. Such weapons have no legitimate place in our… — 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… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I have been very encouraged by President Obama's call to action on climate change both at his Inauguration and in the State… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons. When we put an end… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Do not hide behind utopian logic which says that until we have the perfect security environment, nuclear disarmament cannot proceed. This is… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
For my generation, coming of age at the height of the Cold War, fear of nuclear winter seemed the leading existential threat… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Nuclear disarmament is one of the greatest legacies we can pass on to future generations. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are not utopian ideals. They are critical to global peace and security. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Nuclear terrorism is one of the most serious threats of our time. Even one such attack could inflict mass casualties and create… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in March 2011 was an immense tragedy that sparked a global response. The international community came forward… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons require that it be treated as a top priority. Disarmament will work… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We must eliminate all nuclear weapons in order to eliminate the grave risk they pose to our world. This will require persistent… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Weapons of mass destruction violate more than individual lives - they cross international borders and jeopardize all people. They also drain resources… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
My U.N. five-point plan focuses on preventing proliferation, strengthening the legal regime, and ensuring nuclear safety and security - an effort that… — 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
