New York, N.Y. There is no justification for terrorism, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated after signing a book of condolences for the victims of the attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas Paying his respects at the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the United Nations in New York, the Secretary-General extended his deepest […]
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Yoga Day, Shows Importance Of Healthy Living In Realizing Global Goals
New York, N.Y. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged everyone to embrace healthier choices and lifestyles and to commit to unity with other human beings, regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, gender identity or sexual orientation. Participants practice yoga during a special event celebrating the first International Day of Yoga at UN Headquarters (2015). UN […]
Ban Tells Youth, ‘You Have Unlimited Power,’ Supporting U.N. 2030 Agenda
New York, N.Y. On first day of the sixty-sixth United Nations Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organizations Conference in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged youth to continue to raise their voices in pushing governments to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Youth attending the sixty-sixth UN DPI/NGO Conference in Gyeongju, Republic of […]
World Summit: New Course for Humanitarian Summit
New York, N.Y. Hailing the global community’s achievements at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for commitments made to be taken forward for transformative change from the top down and from the ground up. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on stage at the closing ceremony of the […]
World Autism Day, Young Filmmaker Interviews Ban Ki-moon
New York, N.Y. Young filmmaker Benjamin Rosloff’s visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City and his interview with U.N.’s Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. Before the interview, Benjamin had the opportunity to explore and film the building including art and photo exhibits from all over the world. The video – produced for the World […]
Jumping for Joy: Happiness Day 2016 at the United Nations
New York, N.Y. Over 700 people from all walks of life assembled in a large conference room in the United Nations headquarters last weekend to celebrate the International Day of Happiness. A U.N. resolution officially proclaimed March 20 as the day to annually recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people worldwide. Since 2013, events have been […]
Slavery Remembrance Day: U.N. Shines Light on African Diaspora Legacy
New York, N.Y. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the African diaspora’s contributions to society, including culture, medicine, science and spirituality, as the global community gathered to honour the millions of Africans forcibly exploited by slavery. Shackles used to bind slaves. U.N. Photo/Mark Garten. “The dynamic culture and traditions of Africa continue to enrich life […]
Ban Ki-Moon: ‘Assault on One Minority Community is Attack on All’
New York, N.Y. Observing the world’s day set aside to bolster efforts on eliminating racial discrimination, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged increased global efforts towards that aim and declared that “an assault on one minority community is an attack on all.” Three children in Akko draw together and smile for the photographer’s camera. […]
