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“Since I became Secretary-General, five years ago, I have seen youth participate at the United Nations as never before.”

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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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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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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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