Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
BAN KI-MOONNational 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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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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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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We have seen in the past where leaders have not been open-minded or have not been flexible. That’s why the people came out to the streets and shouted and chanted for more reforms and more freedoms.
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We have all heard of the web of life. The way we live threatens to trap us in a web of death.
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Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it
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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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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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I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
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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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It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
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Many say our world is at a tipping point. If we do not act together, if we do not act responsibly, if we do not act now, we risk slipping into a cycle of poverty, degradation, and despair.
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Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth… these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women’s empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.
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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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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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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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