Ban Ki-moon on community
Ban Ki-moon81 quotes“I call for the need of world leaders to address climate change and reduce the increasing risk of disasters- and world leaders must include mayors, townships and community leaders.”
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You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity and widen your vision as a global citizen.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon 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.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon The current model is global suicide. We need a revolution. Revolutionary thinking. Revolutionary action. Natural resources are becoming more and more scarce.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon Since [violence against women] is rooted in discrimination, impunity and complacency, we need to change attitudes and behavior – and we need to change laws and make sure they are enforced just like you are doing in Cuba.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon Let us take advantage of the opportunities presented by climate action and lay the foundations for a more prosperous and secure future for all.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon Three decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the “three zeros” zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon Today, we have more than 110,000 men and women deployed in conflict zones around the world. They come from nearly 120 countries … Thanks to their efforts, life-saving humanitarian assistance can be delivered and economic development can begin.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon I strongly reject threats by any member state to destroy another or outrageous attempts to deny historical facts such as the Holocaust.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon 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.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon 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.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is a key to all problems. Why? Because it allows us to address all the great issues-poverty, climate, environment and political stability-as parts of the whole.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.
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Caught inside my mind trapped between its horrid lines losing precious time.
Carmen AmadosCarmen Amados Some women will have you look at life differently.
Eleni SophiaEleni Sophia The biggest reward often require the largest risks.
Nicole BrownNicole Brown Being with you is familiar, like playing guitar after some time; the theory is there but my fingers have forgotten the chords.
AstaAsta Late-night conservations, Breathtaking memories, and an endless sky full of unseen dazzling stars. That’s how I want to remember us.
AurthurAurthur Nothing is more terrifying than falling in love.
Helena DegnHelena Degn People who cannot see through souls will keep searching for beauty in faces and will never find it.
Shilpa GoelShilpa Goel There is someone out there waiting to love you in all the ways you deserve.
Ashley PrzywolskiAshley Przywolski
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A Muslim is a person who follows Allah’s laws without question. Sharia is our law. No interpretation is needed, nor are laws made by men. Allah is the only lawmaker.
Abdul Sattar Abu RishaAbdul Sattar Abu Risha We have been given a role to play. We have been asked to provide, to give lectures on the role of Islamic development and the way we do it here, so the people who are Muslims there would understand what the role of Islam is.
Abdullah Ahmad BadawiAbdullah Ahmad Badawi Never break a Muslim’s heart by refusing what he offers you, when you know that anything that comes to you through him is in reality from Allah
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Abdurrahman WahidAbdurrahman Wahid All too many Muslims fail to grasp Islam, which teaches one to be lenient towards others and to understand their value systems, knowing that these are tolerated by Islam as a religion.
Abdurrahman WahidAbdurrahman Wahid We have followed a path of moderation, development is our priority, national unity, good community relations
Abdullah Ahmad BadawiAbdullah Ahmad Badawi Defending territories, defending everything institutional in the belief that they defend Islam.
Abdurrahman WahidAbdurrahman Wahid Muslims and non Muslims, this is what has given us the advantage.
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