"I am encouraged that many governments across the world are aligning their policies and programmes behind the 17 Sustainable Development Goals", Ban Ki-moon says.

“I urge all partners and stakeholders to work together to give all countries the comprehensive information systems they need to achieve sustainable development," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his annual message.

"The world must come together in response to the targeting of women and girls by violent extremists," says Ban Ki-moon, United Nations' Secretary-General.

"This year’s commemoration focuses on the scourge of human trafficking and the plight of approximately 21 million women, men and children in various forms of modern slavery", Ban Ki-moon says in his message.

“The violence and bias we see every day are stark reminders of the distance still to travel in upholding human rights, preventing genocide and defending our common humanity. We must redouble our efforts to eradicate the deep roots of hatred and intolerance,” says Ban Ki-moon, United Nations' Secreta...

"Let us make the best of technology to dramatically reduce traffic fatalities. This can save millions of lives", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.