Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.
BAN KI-MOONThree decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the “three zeros” zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.
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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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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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The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is a key to all problems. Why? Because it allows us to address all the great issues-poverty, climate, environment and political stability-as parts of the whole.
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The power of the leader is given to him by the people, so he has a duty to engage and listen more attentively and carefully to the aspirations of the people.
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Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it
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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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National boundaries these days are not that important because of transformative technological development. Now we are talking about the fourth industrial revolution.
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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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To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.
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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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With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.
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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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Climate change…is, simply, the greatest collective challenge we face as a human family.
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Climate change is destroying our path to sustainability. Ours is a world of looming challenges and increasingly limited resources. Sustainable development offers the best chance to adjust our course.
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