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Women Quotes by Ban Ki-moon

13 Women quotes by Ban Ki-moon

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Ban Ki-moon’s reflections on women offer a concise yet meaningful glimpse into his views on gender equity. Though brief, these 13 statements capture his commitment to empowering women worldwide, making this a solid starter for anyone curious about his stance.

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Climate change, demographics, water, food, energy, global health, women's empowerment - these issues are all intertwined. We cannot look at one strand…

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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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Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.

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Women and girls are disproportionately affected by landmines. They have different needs when it comes to education about risks. And they may…

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Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to…

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Women can drive progress towards the central goals of mine action, which aims to increase security, rebuild communities, reclaim land and end…

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SUSTAINABLE PEACE IS POSSIBLE ONLY WITH WOMEN'S FULL PARTICIPATION, their perspectives, their leadership, their daily, equal presence wherever we seek to make…

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I call for greater measures to involve more women at higher levels in mine action. Governments should do more to address gender…

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Throughout human history, in any great endeavour requiring the common effort of many nations and men and women everywhere, we have learned…

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Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the…

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Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace…

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Within the U.N. itself, I have appointed a record number of women to high-level positions. I did not fill jobs with women…

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Women hold up more than half the sky and represent much of the world's unrealized potential. They are the educators. They raise…

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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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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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