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Rights Quotes by Ban Ki-moon

15 Rights quotes by Ban Ki-moon

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Ban Ki-moon’s fifteen reflections on rights reveal the balance he seeks between national sovereignty and collective human welfare. The verses echo the tone of a seasoned statesman, offering a measured perspective on how rights shape international policy.

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I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.

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I look forward to strengthening the U.S.-U.N. partnership and working closely with Secretary of State Kerry towards our shared goals of peace,…

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Border strengthening is effective, but not if done in isolation. We also need to give priority to establishing public institutions that deliver…

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As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the…

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Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights…

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I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big…

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I believe in a world of justice and human rights for all. A world where girls can grow up free of fear…

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I am disturbed by how states abuse laws on Internet access. I am concerned that surveillance programmes are becoming too aggressive. I…

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By strengthening the three pillars of the United Nations - security, development and human rights - we can build a more peaceful,…

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The international community cannot accept that whole communities are marginalized because of the color of their skin. People of African descent are…

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It is up to each and every one of us to raise our voice against crimes that deprive countless victims of their…

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Violence against women continues to persist as one of the most heinous, systematic and prevalent human rights abuses in the world. It…

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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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The Czech Republic is a dynamic United Nations Member State, active on the Human Rights Council, contributing to the peaceful settlement of…

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All women and girls have the fundamental right to live free of violence. This right is enshrined in international human rights and…

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Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it

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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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Building sustainable cities - and a sustainable future - will need open dialogue among all branches of national, regional and local government. And it…

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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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