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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.

Ban Ki-moon

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
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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Block Issues Keys
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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Book Children Men
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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Government Hands Keys
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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Leader People Regret
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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Given Leader People
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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Country Global Warming Voice
Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.
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Disarmament Nuclear Path World
We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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Development Generations Needs
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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Challenges Climate Limited Resources
I call for the need of world leaders to address climate change and reduce the increasing risk of disasters- and world leaders must include mayors, townships and community leaders.
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Community Leader Risk
My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.
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Economics Player Thinking
The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.
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Country Leader People
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
It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
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Disease Poverty Step
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyones responsibility.
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Boys Girl Responsibility

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