Ban Ki-moon Quotes:- Ban Ki-moon (born 13 June 1944) is a South Korean politician and diplomat who served as the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations between 2007 and 2016. Prior to his appointment as secretary-general, Ban was the South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade between 2004 and 2006.
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“We need to tackle energy poverty.”
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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.”
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“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.”
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“Climate change, demographics, water, food, energy, global health, women’s empowerment – these issues are all intertwined. We cannot look at one strand in isolation. Instead, we must examine how these strands are woven together.”
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“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.”
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“My U.N. five-point plan focuses on preventing proliferation, strengthening the legal regime, and ensuring nuclear safety and security – an effort that was given good momentum by the Nuclear Security Summit held in Seoul earlier this year. The world is over-armed, and peace is underfunded.”
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“Defeating racism, tribalism, intolerance and all forms of discrimination will liberate us all, victim and perpetrator alike.”
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“Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are not utopian ideals. They are critical to global peace and security.”
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“We need to bring sustainable energy to every corner of the globe with technologies like solar energy mini-grids, solar powered lights, and wind turbines.”
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“True security is based on people’s welfare – on a thriving economy, on strong public health and education programs, and on fundamental respect for our common humanity. Development, peace, disarmament, reconciliation, and justice are not separate from security; they help to underpin it.”
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“One of my earliest memories is walking up a muddy road into the mountains. It was raining. Behind me, my village was burning. When there was school, it was under a tree. Then the United Nations came. They fed me, my family, my community.”
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“I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big part of what led me to pursue a career in public service. As Secretary-General, I am determined to see this organization deliver tangible, meaningful results that advance peace, development, and human rights.”
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“Cities can be the engine of social equity and economic opportunity. They can help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect the global environment. That is why it is so important that we work together to build the capacity of mayors and all those concerned in planning and running sustainable cities.”
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“Around the world, climate change is an existential threat – but if we harness the opportunities inherent in addressing climate change, we can reap enormous economic benefits.”
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“When Nelson Mandela walked free, the world sang with joy. Ever since South Africa has stood as a beacon of hope for Africa.”
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“Messengers of Peace such as Midori – and our Goodwill Ambassadors, who work directly with the UN agencies – are dedicated and well-informed and credible advocates on behalf of the United Nations. They help us educate audiences worldwide and rally support on key issues of the United Nations.”
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“Sustainable 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.”
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“Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are – rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call ‘global challenges,’ which require global solidarity.”
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“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.”
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“Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone’s responsibility.”
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“Border strengthening is effective, but not if done in isolation. We also need to give priority to establishing public institutions that deliver a sustained level of security and justice for citizens. Border security can never come at the expense of migrants’ rights. Nor can it be used to legitimize inhumane treatment.”
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“Pacific Islands are among those that contribute least to global warming, yet suffer most.”
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“By strengthening the three pillars of the United Nations – security, development, and human rights – we can build a more peaceful, more prosperous, and more just world for our succeeding generations.”
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“The good name of the United Nations is one of its most valuable assets – but also one of its most vulnerable. The Charter calls on staff to uphold the highest levels of efficiency, competence, and integrity, and I will seek to ensure to build a solid reputation for living up to that standard.”
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“Nuclear disarmament is one of the greatest legacies we can pass on to future generations.”
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“In 2009, at the height of the global economic crisis, it was clear that we were seeing something new: the impacts of the crisis were flowing across borders at unprecedented velocity.”
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“In the Andes and the Alps, I have seen melting glaciers. At both of the Earth’s Poles, I have seen open sea where ice once dominated the horizon.”
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“Weapons of mass destruction violate more than individual lives – they cross international borders and jeopardize all people. They also drain resources that could be used instead for medicines, schools, and other life-saving supplies. We must come together with even greater determination to prevent a WMD nightmare.”
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“Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions freedom more than twenty times. All countries have committed to protecting individual freedoms on paper – but in practice, too many break their pledge.”
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“We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons.”
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“As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the millions of people who see the U.N.’s blue flag as a banner of hope. We have to continue our life-saving work in peacekeeping, human rights, development, and humanitarian relief.”
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“Grave security concerns can arise as a result of demographic trends, chronic poverty, economic inequality, environmental degradation, pandemic diseases, organized crime, repressive governance, and other developments no state can control alone. Arms can’t address such concerns.”
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“Climate change, in some regions, has aggravated conflict over scarce land, and could well trigger large-scale migration in the decades ahead. And rising sea levels put at risk the very survival of all small island states. These and other implications for peace and security have implications for the United Nations itself.”
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“Schools connect children to their communities. Jobs connect adults to their societies. Persons with autism deserve to walk the same path.”
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“The tragic nuclear accident at Fukushima underscored the urgent need to enhance nuclear safety and the international emergency response framework. I commend the International Atomic Energy Agency for its work.”
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“One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key to solving broad challenges. When governments, the United Nations, businesses, philanthropies, and civil society work hand-in-hand, we can achieve great things.”
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“We are using resources as if we had two planets, not one. There can be no ‘plan B’ because there is no ‘planet B.'”
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“Throughout human history, in any great endeavor requiring the common effort of many nations and men and women everywhere, we have learned – it is only through the seriousness of purpose and persistence that we ultimately carry the day. We might liken it to riding a bicycle. You stay upright and move forward so long as you keep up the momentum.”
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“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.”
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“This Earth is our only home. Together, we must protect and cherish it.”
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“When I was six, the Korean War broke out, and all the classrooms were destroyed by war. We studied under the trees or in whatever buildings were left.”
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“Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.”
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“The true measure of success for the U.N. is not how much we promise, but how much we deliver for those who need us most.”
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“Although more than 500 million maritime containers move around the world each year, accounting for 90 percent of international trade, only 2 percent are inspected. Strengthening customs and immigration systems is essential.”
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“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.”
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“Chemical weapons simply have no place in the 21st century. Progress in this vital area will help generate momentum to meet our goal of eliminating all weapons of mass destruction.”
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“Nuclear tests poison the environment – and they also poison the political climate. They breed mistrust, isolation, and fear.”
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“As a child growing up during the Korean War, I knew poverty. I studied by candlelight.”
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“Gender equality and women’s empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that the U.N. leads by example.”
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“Equality for women is progress for all.”
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“By including children with different learning abilities in mainstream and specialized schools, we can change attitudes and promote respect. By creating suitable jobs for adults with autism, we integrate them into society.”
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“The explosion in access to mobile phones and digital services means that people everywhere are contributing vast amounts of information to the global knowledge warehouse. Moreover, they are doing so for free, just by communicating, buying and selling goods, and going about their daily lives.”
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“All nuclear material in weapons programs must be subject one day to binding international verification.”
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“The Millennium Development Goals were a pledge to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality, and equity, and free the world from extreme poverty. The MDGs, with eight goals and a set of measurable time-bound targets, established a blueprint for tackling the most pressing development challenges of our time.”
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“Nuclear power plants must be prepared to withstand everything from earthquakes to tsunamis, from fires to floods to acts of terrorism.”
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