Achieving Quote by Ban Ki-moon
“The burden for achieving disarmament cannot be borne by peace groups alone. Everybody, regardless of age, income, profession, gender or nationality, has a stake in this quest.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 2019
Disarmament requires universal participation; peace cannot be achieved by a few groups alone.
In simple terms: Everyone must help with disarmament, not just peace groups.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive global peace efforts.
Themes
peace
security
global cooperation
responsibility
policy
Mood
hopeful
determined
inspirational
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- community initiatives
- educational programs
- policy reforms
Key Concepts
collective action
international law
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates countries to disarm?
- How can civil society pressure governments?
A Different Perspective
Some nations may resist disarmament.
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