Society’s dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress.
BAN KI-MOONSociety’s dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress.
BAN KI-MOONI believe in a world of justice and human rights for all. A world where girls can grow up free of fear of abuse. A world where women are treated with the respect and dignity that is their right. A world where poverty is not acceptable. My dear young friends, you can make this your world.
BAN KI-MOONSince [violence against women] is rooted in discrimination, impunity and complacency, we need to change attitudes and behavior – and we need to change laws and make sure they are enforced just like you are doing in Cuba.
BAN KI-MOONSustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance.
BAN KI-MOONI call on men and boys everywhere to join us. Violence against women and girls will not be eradicated until all of us – men and boys – refuse to tolerate it.
BAN KI-MOONThe international community must offer short-term emergency measures to meet critical needs. But it must also make longer-term investments to promote food production and agricultural development, enhance food security and maintain and accelerate momentum towards the MDGs.
BAN KI-MOONSaving 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.
BAN KI-MOONWe have all heard of the web of life. The way we live threatens to trap us in a web of death.
BAN KI-MOONNational boundaries these days are not that important because of transformative technological development. Now we are talking about the fourth industrial revolution.
BAN KI-MOONI am not a national leader. If I am a national leader I can speak out all that I want.
BAN KI-MOONMen must teach each other that real men do not violate or oppress women – and that a woman’s place is not just in the home or the field, but in schools and offices and boardrooms.
BAN KI-MOONSaving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.
BAN KI-MOONWorld 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.
BAN KI-MOONPlanet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it
BAN KI-MOONYou 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.
BAN KI-MOONThe 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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