World military spending has now risen to over $1.2 trillion. This incredible sum represents 2.5 per cent of GDP (global gross domestic product). Even if 1 per cent of it were redirected towards development, the world would be much closer to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
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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.
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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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As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.
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Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyones responsibility.
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Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.
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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 change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are – rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call global challenges, which require global solidarity.
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I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
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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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On this International Day, let us promise to make peace not just a priority, but a passion. Let us pledge to do more, wherever we are in whatever way we can, to make every day a day of peace.
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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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Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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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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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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The longer we delay, the more we will pay.
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