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10 December 2016 | Statement

Human Rights Day

"Wherever we are, each of us can make a difference for human rights -- in our neighbourhoods, in school, at work, on social media, at home and even in sporting arenas across the world", Ban Ki-moon says.

24 November 2016 | Statement

International Day to End Violence Against Women and Girls

"Today, we are seeing the world lit up in orange, symbolizing a bright future for women and girls", UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.

17 October 2016 | Statement

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Today, some 1 billion people live in extreme poverty and more than 800 million endure hunger and malnutrition, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns.

11 October 2016 | Statement

International Day of the Girl Child

"The wellbeing, human rights and empowerment of the world’s 1.1 billion girls are central to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. When we agreed on that agenda, we promised girls quality education and health services", United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says.

3 October 2016 | Statement

World Habitat Day

This month, Governments will meet in Ecuador for the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III). This conference is designed to reflect what we want the cities of the future to look like, Ban Ki-moon says.

1 October 2016 | Statement

International Day of Older Persons

The global population of older persons is expected to rise from just over 900 million in 2015 to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050, Ban Ki-moon points out in his message.

11 July 2016 | Statement

World Population Day

"On this World Population Day, I urge all Governments, businesses and civil society to support and invest in teenage girls", United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.

8 June 2016 | Statement

World Oceans Day

Last year, in adopting the landmark 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States underscored that healthy and productive oceans will play a crucial role in achieving the SDGs, Ban Ki-moon says in his message.

3 June 2016 | Statement

World Environment Day

This year’s observance of World Environment Day shines a much-needed spotlight on the illegal trade in wildlife, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.

22 April 2016 | Statement

International Mother Earth Day

The Paris Agreement on Climate Change, in conjunction with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, holds the power to transform our world, Ban Ki-moon says.

24 March 2016 | Statement

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

"It is imperative that we work together for equal opportunity, justice and sustainable development for people of African descent", Ban Ki-moon says.

8 March 2016 | Statement

International Women’s Day 2016

"From the glass ceiling to a carpet of shards" is this year's title for the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, message.

20 February 2016 | Statement

World Day of Social Justice

“Let us work together to forge new integrated pathways for social, environmental and economic development rooted in social justice", UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his annual message.