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12 August 2015 | Statement

International Day of Youth
"Let us all support young people in creating a future where our planet is protected and all people live in dignity", UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
9 August 2014 | Statement

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2014
"The interests of the indigenous peoples must be part of the new development agenda in order for it to succeed", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
20 December 2013 | Statement

Human Solidarity Day
"This year we mark Human Solidarity Day with the resolve to work together to bridge the remaining gaps to reach the Millennium Development Goals", says in his message the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
19 December 2013 | Statement

International Migrants Day
The United Nations is acting to safeguard the rights of migrants, lower the social and economic costs of migration, and promote policies that maximize the benefits of mobility, points out in his message the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
2 October 2013 | Statement

International Day of Non-Violence
"The United Nations stands for the peaceful resolution of disputes and the end to all forms of violence", states the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
9 August 2013 | Statement

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
"Let us work together to strengthen indigenous peoples' rights and support their aspirations", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
18 July 2013 | Statement

Nelson Mandela International Day
"At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Mandela, his family and with all the people of South Africa", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
3 May 2013 | Statement

World Press Freedom Day
"As we mark World Press Freedom Day, let us pledge to do our utmost to enable all journalists in all media to do their jobs", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
21 March 2013 | Statement

International Day of Forests
"I urge governments, businesses and all sectors of society to commit to reducing deforestation, preventing forest degradation, reducing poverty and promoting sustainable livelihoods for all forest-dependent peoples", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
20 February 2013 | Statement

World Day of Social Justice
"We must strengthen and build institutions and develop policies that promote inclusive development", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
18 December 2012 | Statement

International Migrants Day
"Migration is a global issue that is rightly attracting more and more global attention", states Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General.
3 December 2012 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"Our challenge is to provide all people with the equality of access they need and deserve", says Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General, in his message.
1 October 2012 | Statement

World Habitat Day
"Changing Cities, Building Opportunities".
21 September 2012 | Statement

International Day of Peace
On this day, the United Nations calls for a complete cessation of hostilities around the world.
11 July 2012 | Statement

World Population Day
"Reproductive health is an indispensable part of the sustainable development equation", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
15 June 2012 | Statement

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
"As we commemorate this Day for the first time, let us all join in reaffirming that the human rights of older persons are as absolute as those of all human beings", says Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General.
22 March 2012 | Statement

World Water Day
"Unless we increase our capacity to use water wisely in agriculture, we will fail to end hunger", says the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
20 February 2012 | Statement

World Day of Social Justice
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
19 December 2011 | Statement

United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
17 October 2011 | Statement

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.

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