Closely Quote by Ban Ki-moon

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

— Ban Ki-moon

My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.

— Ban Ki-moon

With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.

— Ban Ki-moon

I have been, and will remain, outspoken in my insistence that Israel has a right to live in peace and security.

— Ban Ki-moon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

— Ban Ki-moon