I believe in a world of justice and human rights for all. A world where girls can grow up free of fear of abuse. A world where women are treated with the respect and dignity that is their right. A world where poverty is not acceptable. My dear young friends, you can make this your world.
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Ban Ki-moon81 quotes“I believe in a world of justice and human rights for all. A world where girls can grow up free of fear of abuse. A world where women are treated with the respect and dignity that is their right. A world where poverty is not acceptable. My dear young friends, you can make this your world.”
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Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon Nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children.
Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
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Ban Ki-moonBan Ki-moon 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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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.
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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.
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