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Secretary-General Meets with Two Former Secretaries-General
Former Secretaries-General Kofi Annan (left) and Ban Ki-moon (right) pay a courtesy call on Secretary-General António Guterres. 13 October 2017. United Nations, New York.…
U.N. Secretary-General Meets with Two Former Secretaries-General
New York, N.Y. Former Secretaries-General Kofi Annan (left) and Ban Ki-moon (right) pay a courtesy call on Secretary-General António Guterres. Three Secretaries-General i…
'Renewable Energy Limitless,' says U.N.'s Ban at Global Debate
New York, N.Y. Everyone involved in energy—governments, the private sector, investors and financial institutions, cities, and people everywhere–has understood that we can…
Ambassadors Awarded for Achievement in Global Goals
New York, N.Y. It’s a heady experience to be surrounded by world leaders, so it was a particular pleasure for me to attend a special celebration of the adoption of the ne…
Ban Congratulates Sri Lanka on 1st Anniversary Political Transition
New York, N.Y. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the President of Sri Lanka, the Government and its citizens on the first year of the count…
Ban to Convene International Ebola Recovery Conference in New York
New York, N.Y. To help mobilize needed resources “in the last mile of the response” against the Ebola outbreak and to start the affected West African countries on the pat…
Ban Urges Countries Along Balkan Route to Keep Borders Open
New York, N.Y. Concerned with the increasing number of border restrictions along the Balkan land route, including in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and the Former Yug…
Int'l. Volunteer Day: Ban Highlights Youth as Change Agents
New York, N.Y. “There are more than 1.2 billion youth in the world today, with incredible potential to tackle challenges and act as agents of change,” he said in his mess…
Italy Hosts Child Soldiers Symposium with U.N.
New York, N.Y. The obscene issue of child soldiers is being discussed this week at an international symposium in Rome. The Italian government is hosting this important sy…
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…
Op-Ed: Please Don't Shoot the Messenger, Israel – Ban Ki-Moon
By U.N. Secretary-General Ban-Ki-moon New York, N.Y. In Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, 2016 has begun much as 2015 ended — with unacceptable levels of v…
Role of Young People, Technology in Future Development Agenda
Seoul, S. Korea. Continuing his official visit to Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at two forums today highlighted the importance of youth,…
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 sp…
TRASH: Ambassadors Awarded for Achievement in U.N. Global Goals
New York, N.Y. It’s definitely always a heady experience to be surrounded by world leaders, so it was a particular pleasure for me to attend a special celebration of the…
U.N. Appoints ‘Angry Birds’ Red for International Day of Happiness
New York, N.Y. The United Nations today appointed Red, the leader of the “Angry Birds” mobile game characters, as an envoy to inspire climate action toward a sustainable…
U.N. Calls Out Israel After Reported Take-Over of West Bank Land
New York, N.Y. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for “substantial policy changes on the ground” by Israel, voicing deep concern at reports that the…
U.N. Chief Signs Condolence Book For Victims of Turkish Terrorism Attack
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…
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.…
World Wildlife Day: U.N. Calls for Saving Planet’s Iconic Species
New York, N.Y. “Time is running out” to end wildlife poaching that threatens some of the world’s most iconic species, such as elephants, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sai…
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 being…
‘Give Young People Decent Jobs and They Will Create Better Future’ – U.N. Chief
New York, N.Y. When young people have decent jobs, political weight, negotiating muscle and real influence in the world, they will create a better future, United Nations…
2015 is Chance to Change History, Ban Tells U.N. Youth Forum
New York, N.Y. This generation of young people – the largest the world has ever seen – has a historic opportunity to end poverty, combat climate change, create jobs and f…
As U.N. Marks Buddhist Holiday, Ban Pays Tribute to Victims of Nepal Earthquake
New York, N.Y. On the Day of Vesak, which acknowledges the contribution of Buddhism to the spirituality of humanity, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is payin…
Auschwitz Liberation at 70: 'We Are Being Tested Again'
New York, N.Y. Seventy years ago today, allied forces liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, United Nations Secretary-General…
Ban Condemns Racially Motivated Killings in S.C. as ‘Hateful Violence’
New York, N.Y. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the apparently racially motivated killings at an historic African American church in So…
Ban Ki-moon in Mid-East: Non-Violence Takes More Courage than Violence
New York, N.Y. Amid roiling tensions in the Middle East, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has taken to the airwaves to speak directly to the peoples of Israel…
Ban Ki-moon Unveils U.N.-Themed Sculpture in Central Park
New York, N.Y. As worldwide celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations kicked into high gear, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and a host of senior UN offici…
Ban Warns of ‘Misplaced Suspicions’ of Muslim Refugees, Migrants
New York, N.Y. As last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut continue to reverberate round the world with calls to restrict refugee and migrant movement in the nam…
Colombia: ‘Significant Progress’ Towards Final Peace Agreement
New York, N.Y. Following a recent upsurge in fighting between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the Government, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today we…
European Border Restrictions on Refugees Violate Human Rights
New York, N.Y. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned Balkan States today that border restrictions based on a refugee’s or migrant’s nationality infringed human rights, wit…
Growing Threat of Violent Extremism Demands Unified Response
New York, N.Y. Addressing the growing threat posed by violent extremist groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as Da’esh, goes to the…
In India, Ban Pledges U.N. Commitment to Gandhi's Vision of Peace, Tolerance, Dignity
Gujarat, India. Growing radicalization, fundamentalism and extremism demand a renewed emphasis of Mahatma Gandhi's ideals – both spiritual and political, Secretary-Genera…
In Poland, 70th Anniversary of WWII End Remembered
Warsaw, Poland. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in Poland today at an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe,…
Lauding Success in Fighting Hunger, U.N. Urges Sustained Commitment
New York, N.Y. Despite a rising global population and the perilous effects of climate change, the goal of eliminating hunger around the world remains within reach, Secret…
Madrid Conference: "Terrorism on the March" - Must be Stopped
New York, N.Y. Despite the world’s best efforts, “terrorism is on the march” and the violent ideas that fuel it are spreading, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moo…
New Measures to De-escalate Recent Violence in Colombia
New York, N.Y. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed yesterday’s announcements that the Colombian Government and the FARC-EP plan to institute new measures in de-esc…
On International Day, Ban Calls on All to Act Charitably
New York, N.Y. On the International Day of Charity, marked annually on 5 September, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on people everywhere to volunt…
Refugees are the Responsibility of the World – Peter Sutherland
New York, N.Y. Peter Sutherland is the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for International Migration. A strong advocate for the rights of mig…
Slavery Abolition Day: Beware Trafficking of Refugees, Migrants
New York, N.Y. With over 60 million people driven from their homes and millions more crossing borders to seek a better life, the risk of mounting human trafficking and en…
U.N. Chief Calls for Efforts to 'Fill World with Happiness'
New York, N.Y. Happiness for the entire human family is one of the main goals of the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared, as the Organization kicked-of…
U.N. Concerned Over Uncertainty in Haiti, Urges Power Transfer
New York, N.Y. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his concern today over growing political uncertainty in Haiti and urged the two candidates in the pr…
U.N., World Condemns ‘Despicable’ Terrorist Attacks in Paris
New York, N.Y. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council have condemned the “despicable" terrorist attacks carried out today in various locati…
World Environment Day: 7 Billion People Must Be Agents Of Change
New York, N.Y. With many of the earth's ecosystems nearing “critical tipping points,” the United Nations invited each of the seven billion people on the planet to mark th…
World Water Day 2015: Pursuit of Better Water Access for All
New York, N.Y. As the perils of climate change increasingly threaten the planet, the international community must unite in “a spirit of urgent cooperation” to address the…
Ban Says World Must Press Ahead on Equal Rights for LGBT Community
New York, N.Y. Bringing homophobia and transphobia to an end is “a great human rights cause,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, adding that the fight against disc…
Ban-ki Moon Designates Leonardo DiCaprio U.N. Messenger of Peace
New York, N.Y. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has designated Academy Award-nominated actor and committed environmental activist, Leonardo DiCaprio, as a U.N…
Ban: Hiroshima Atomic Bombing Must Inspire Nuke-Free Future
New York, N.Y. Remembering all those who died in the bombing of Hiroshima and, later, Nagasaki, some 69 years ago, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said…
U.N.: 'We Must Leave No One Behind' to End AIDS by 2030
New York, N.Y. Ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 requires a comprehensive approach that includes social justice, the democratization of science, gender equity, and a peopl…
U.N.: Nearly $1 Billion Needed to Combat Ebola Outbreak
New York, N.Y. The United Nations announced today that it would need nearly $1 billion for an exceptional, international response to Ebola outbreak in West Africa, with S…
From the U.N. to the E.U.: Strengthening Voices for Democracy
New York, N.Y. Democracy is a universal value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and the…
Happy Birthday: Marking 68 Years of the U.N.
New York, N.Y. Marking the 68th birthday of the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the annual celebration offers a chance to recognize the invaluable cont…
Photos of the Day: May 8, 2013 at the United Nations
Secretary-General Meets President of Republic of Korea United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) meets with Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea.…
Photo of the Day - Sept. 7, 2012
U.N. Secretary-General Visits Primary School in Timorese Capital Dili Children at their desk in a classroom at the school, August 16, 2012 in Dili, Timor-Leste. Photo: Un…
Stewardship Report on Target at Clinton Global Initiative
New York, N.Y. At the Clinton Global Initiative ( CGI ) 2012, Bill Clinton, Queen Rania, Ban Ki-moon, and the head of the World Bank discussed that an enormous need for m…
U.N. to Celebrate Buddhist International Day of Vesak Tonight
United Nations, N.Y. Vesak – “Buddha's Birthday” – is the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and the Parinirvãna (passing…
Eyewitness: Haiti Has Improved Somewhat in Last Two Months
Léogâne, Haiti. I am sitting in the office of Belo Water in Léogâne, Haiti, on the first morning of my 21st trip here. This is my second trip since the terrible January 1…
Film Shown at U.N. Donor Conference on Collapse of Haiti's Presidential Palace
Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The film "Thirty-Five Long Seconds: Haiti's Deadly Earthquake" was screened recently as part of the recent Donor's Conference at the United Nations…
First Ambassador Writes Op-Ed "Diplomatic Viewpoint"
Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The Hon. Kenneth H. Merten, American Ambassador to Haiti, has written the first " Diplomatic Viewpoint " for The Jim Luce Stewardship Report launch…
Stewardship Report: First Ambassador Writes Op-Ed "Diplomatic Viewpoint"
New York, N.Y. The Hon. Kenneth H. Merten, American Ambassador to Haiti, has written the first " Diplomatic Viewpoint " for The Jim Luce Stewardship Report launched two w…