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
BAN KI-MOONNational 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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Nuclear terrorism is one of the most serious threats of our time. Even one such attack could inflict mass casualties and create immense suffering and unwanted change in the world forever. This prospect should compel all of us to act to prevent such a catastrophe.
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This is the moral challenge of our generation. Not only are the eyes of the world upon us. More important, succeeding generations depend on us. We cannot rob our children of their future.
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The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.
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It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
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Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are – rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call global challenges, which require global solidarity.
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Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it
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Let us take advantage of the opportunities presented by climate action and lay the foundations for a more prosperous and secure future for all.
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Society’s dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress.
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As the young leaders of tomorrow, you have the passion and energy and commitment to make a difference. What I’d like to really urge you do is to have a global vision. Go beyond your country; go beyond your national boundaries
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Only through women’s full and equal participation in all areas of public and private life can we hope to achieve the sustainable, peaceful and just society promised in the United Nations Charter.
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The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.
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Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.
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We hold the future in our hands, together, we must ensure that our grandchildren will not have to ask why we failed to do the right thing, and let them suffer the consequences.
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Climate change has happened because of human behaviour, therefore it’s only natural it should be us, human beings, to address this issue. It may not be too late if we take decisive actions today.
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I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
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