Whether addressing immediate crises or building long-term foundations of peace, the United Nations will remain committed to solutions that advance the global good. - Ban Ki-moon 1 Share Now -
Like the United Nations, there is something inspirational about New York as a great melting pot of different cultures and traditions. And if this is the city that never sleeps, the United Nations works tirelessly, around the clock around the world. - Ban Ki-moon 2 Share Now -
We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons. - Ban Ki-moon 3 Share Now -
I treasure my meetings with individuals affected by autism - parents, children, teachers and friends. Their strength is inspiring. They deserve all possible opportunities for education, employment and integration. - Ban Ki-moon 4 Share Now -
Education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right. - Ban Ki-moon 5 Share Now -
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. - Ban Ki-moon 6 Share Now -
Building sustainable cities - and a sustainable future - will need open dialogue among all branches of national, regional and local government. And it will need the engagement of all stakeholders - including the private sector and civil society, and especially the poor and marginalized. - Ban Ki-moon 7 Share Now -
Education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right. - Ban Ki-moon 8 Share Now -
Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace agreements that include women are more successful. Parliaments with more women take up a wider range of issues - including health, education, anti-discrimination, and child support. - Ban Ki-moon 9 Share Now -
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility. - Ban Ki-moon 10 Share Now -
