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Society’s dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress.

Ban Ki-moon

The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.
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Country Leader People
Every literate woman is a victory over poverty
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Literate Poverty Victory
Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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People Prosperity Terrorism
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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Commitment Country Passion
One of my earliest memories is walking up a muddy road into the mountains. It was raining. Behind me, my village was burning. When there was school, it was under a tree. Then the United Nations came. They fed me, my family, my community.
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Memories Rain School
Reason doesn’t mean very much in a country like North Korea.
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Country Korea Mean
Women must be full partners in development, so they can lift themselves and their communities out of poverty.
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Community Development Poverty
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.
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Attitude Cuba Law
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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Expression Fabric Safety
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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Forever Nuclear Terrorism Suffering
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.
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Citizen Tomorrow Vision
It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
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Disease Poverty Step
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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Action Climate Foundation Opportunity
A deal must include an equitable global governance structure. All countries must have a voice in how resources are deployed and managed.
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Country Global Warming Voice
I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
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Fundamentals Principles Rights
Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin
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Climate Inspiring Sides Two

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