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.
BAN KI-MOONMillions of people in nearly 80 countries still live in fear of landmines and explosive remnants of war, which take an unacceptable toll on lives and limbs, and people’s livelihoods
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My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.
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I 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.
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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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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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The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.
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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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Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.
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Nuclear terrorism is one of the most serious threats of our time. Even one such attack could inflict mass casualties and create immense suffering and unwanted change in the world forever. This prospect should compel all of us to act to prevent such a catastrophe.
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I am not a national leader. If I am a national leader I can speak out all that I want.
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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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It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
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The 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.
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The future of any leader or political systems is to be determined by the people of the country.
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Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family
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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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