Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country. — 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
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
We have seen in the past where leaders have not been open-minded or have not been flexible. That's why the people came… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The power of the leader is given to him by the people, so he has a duty to engage and listen more… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Millions of people in nearly 80 countries still live in fear of landmines and explosive remnants of war, which take an unacceptable… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit from cultural… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Now it is the least developed world who are not responsible for this climate change phenomenon that bore the brunt of climate… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Europe and Africa share proximity and history, ideas and ideals, trade and technology. You are tied together by the ebb and flow… — 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
I have been urging the leaders to listen to the aspirations and challenges of their own people, and engage in dialogue and… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Our world is one of terrible contradictions. Plenty of food, but one billion people go hungry. Lavish lifestyles for a few, but… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Our planet's lands and oceans are already stretched to meet the demands of 7 billion people. The human population continues to grow.… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Between now and 2015, we must make sure that promises made become promises kept. The consequences of doing otherwise are profound: death,… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The international community cannot accept that whole communities are marginalized because of the color of their skin. People of African descent are… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
To those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual,or transgender-let me say- you are not alone. You're struggle, for the end to violence and… — 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
I spend most of my time in South Korea but at least one-third of my time is spent traveling around the world,… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
It is only natural that people's wishes and aspirations should be realized by the leaders of the region. As this wind of… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The explosion in access to mobile phones and digital services means that people everywhere are contributing vast amounts of information to the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Not many countries establish a prize for peace. The Seoul Peace Prize has its roots in the 1988 Summer Olympics when this… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
True security is based on people's welfare - on a thriving economy, on strong public health and education programmes, and on fundamental… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the… — 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
People everywhere look to the United States to use its remarkable power to help lift humanity up and to work for the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Let us acknowledge and celebrate what youth can do to build a safer, more just world. Let us strengthen our efforts to… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
At a time when we aim to accelerate our efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and define a bold agenda for… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
It is a sad but undeniable reality that people have died in the line of duty since the earliest days of the… — 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 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
