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
Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive… — 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 believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
I am disturbed by how states abuse laws on Internet access. I am concerned that surveillance programmes are becoming too aggressive. I… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The international community must offer short-term emergency measures to meet critical needs. But it must also make longer-term investments to promote food… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
It is important that the right of Israel to exist should be respected and also the viable Palestinian authorities, in terms of… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Women can drive progress towards the central goals of mine action, which aims to increase security, rebuild communities, reclaim land and end… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
To achieve a Green Revolution, African farmers, must have access to land and security of tenure. They also need access to markets,… — 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
Border strengthening is effective, but not if done in isolation. We also need to give priority to establishing public institutions that deliver… — 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
Extreme weather events continue to grow more frequent and intense in rich and poor countries alike, not only devastating lives, but also… — 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
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
Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere. — 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
Climate change, in some regions, has aggravated conflict over scarce land, and could well trigger large-scale migration in the decades ahead. And… — 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
By strengthening the three pillars of the United Nations - security, development and human rights - we can build a more peaceful,… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is… — 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
