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
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
Today, we have more than 110,000 men and women deployed in conflict zones around the world. They come from nearly 120 countries… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
World military spending has now risen to over $1.2 trillion. This incredible sum represents 2.5 per cent of GDP (global gross domestic… — 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
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 United Nations is committed to ridding the world of anti-personnel landmines. — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
From the Balkans to Africa, from Asia to the Middle East, we have witnessed the weakening or absence of effective governance leading… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Like the United Nations, there is something inspirational about New York as a great melting pot of different cultures and traditions. And… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The U.N.'s impartiality allows it to negotiate and operate in some of the toughest places in the world. And time and again,… — 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
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
Women hold up more than half the sky and represent much of the world's unrealized potential. They are the educators. They raise… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future. — 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
Many say our world is at a tipping point. If we do not act together, if we do not act responsibly, if… — 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
