Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.
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Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family
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To achieve a Green Revolution, African farmers, must have access to land and security of tenure. They also need access to markets, technology and improved infrastructure.
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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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Every literate woman is a victory over poverty
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Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.
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National boundaries these days are not that important because of transformative technological development. Now we are talking about the fourth industrial revolution.
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Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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We have seen in the past where leaders have not been open-minded or have not been flexible. That’s why the people came out to the streets and shouted and chanted for more reforms and more freedoms.
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Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.
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Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyones responsibility.
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Nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children.
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We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader or by any government.
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Now, more than ever, we need to connect the dots between climate, poverty, energy, food and water. These issues cannot be addressed in isolation.
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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 dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women’s empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.
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One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key to solving broad challenges. When governments, the United Nations, businesses, philanthropies and civil society work hand-in-hand, we can achieve great things.
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