Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
BAN KI-MOONTerrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader or by any government.
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Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.
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Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.
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As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.
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Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.
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I have been urging the leaders to listen to the aspirations and challenges of their own people, and engage in dialogue and take very bold measures. Normally, to their regret, these measures and bold reforms come too late, too little.
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The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.
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The clear and present danger of climate change means we cannot burn our way to prosperity. We already rely too heavily on fossil fuels. We need to find a new, sustainable path to the future we want. We need a clean industrial revolution.
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On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us redouble our efforts to build societies in which slavery truly is a term for the history books.
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Climate change…is, simply, the greatest collective challenge we face as a human family.
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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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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 future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.
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It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit from cultural diversity, and not be victimized by those who exploit differences.
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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.
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