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My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.

Ban Ki-moon

For my generation, coming of age at the height of the Cold War, fear of nuclear winter seemed the leading existential threat on the horizon. But the danger posed by war to all humanity-and to our planet-is at least matched by climate change.
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Humanity War Winter
People everywhere look to the United States to use its remarkable power to help lift humanity up and to work for the common good.
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Humanity People Use
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 PEACE IS POSSIBLE ONLY WITH WOMEN’S FULL PARTICIPATION, their perspectives, their leadership, their daily, equal presence wherever we seek to make and keep the peace.
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Equal Participation Perspective
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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Climate Issues Late
The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.
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Arm Fund Over World
The international community must offer short-term emergency measures to meet critical needs. But it must also make longer-term investments to promote food production and agricultural development, enhance food security and maintain and accelerate momentum towards the MDGs.
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Community Emergency International Measure Need
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyones responsibility.
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Boys Girl Responsibility
Every literate woman is a victory over poverty
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Literate Poverty Victory
Climate change, demographics, water, food, energy, global health, women’s empowerment – these issues are all intertwined. We cannot look at one strand in isolation. Instead, we must examine how these strands are woven together.
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Empowerment Issues Water
Nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children.
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Attacking Children Sleep
Extreme weather events continue to grow more frequent and intense in rich and poor countries alike, not only devastating lives, but also infrastructure, institutions, and budgets – an unholy brew which can create dangerous security vacuums.
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Country Vacuums Weather
Gender equality and women’s empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that the U.N. leads by example.
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Empowerment Example Priorities
The longer we delay, the more we will pay.
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Delay Longer More Pay
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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Believe Girl Growing Up
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

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