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11 November 2013 | Statement

International Week of Science and Peace
"Science offers many answers to shared threats and many innovations that can help us seize common opportunities", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
6 November 2013 | Statement

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
"Strengthening natural resource governance and improving monitoring in conflict-affected states can help prevent resources from fuelling conflict", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
4 de November de 2013 | Op-ed

Reforma Fiscal en México
Columna de opinión de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, para el diario Reforma de México (04/11/2013)
15 October 2013 | Statement

International Day of Rural Women
"Empowering rural women is crucial for ending hunger and poverty", states the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
11 October 2013 | Statement

International Day of the Girl Child
"Those whose mother was also deprived of an education, who live in a poor community, or who have a disability face an even steeper climb", states the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
7 October 2013 | Statement

World Habitat Day
"On this World Habitat Day let us commit to making our cities and towns accessible to all", says 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.
1 October 2013 | Statement

International Day of Older Persons
"We must address shifting demographics, especially the needs and concerns of the world's increasing number of older persons", declares the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
17 September 2013 | Statement

International Day of Peace
"This year we are highlighting Education for Peace. Education is vital for fostering global citizenship and building peaceful societies", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
16 September 2013 | Statement

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
"A generation ago, the world's nations agreed to act definitively to protect the ozone layer, initiating an inter-governmental process that blazed new trails", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
13 September 2013 | Statement

International Day of Democracy
"Speak out. Participate. Reach out to understand and listen to those who may be weaker or more vulnerable than you. We all have an equal stake in our shared future", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
12 September 2013 | Statement

United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
"South-South cooperation offers real, concrete solutions to common development challenges", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
19 August 2013 | Statement

World Humanitarian Day
"This year, our World Humanitarian Day campaign is calling on people to answer a question: What do you think the world needs more of?", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
12 August 2013 | Statement

International Youth Day
"This year's observance of International Youth Day focuses on the issue of youth migration", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
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.
11 July 2013 | Statement

World Population Day
"I welcome the focus of this year's World Population Day on adolescent pregnancy. This sensitive topic demands global attention", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
8 July 2013 | Op-ed

Teenage Pregnancy - Early Warning Sign for Inequality
Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary (04/07/2013)
5 July 2013 | Statement

International Day of Cooperatives
"I call on Governments to encourage policies to support and strengthen cooperatives so they can contribute fully to inclusive and sustainable development", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
2 July 2013 | Op-ed

Climate Change and Trade - from Evidence to Action
Op-ed by Osvaldo Rosales, Director of the ECLAC Division of International Trade and Integration (published in ECLAC Notes Nº 76, July 2013).

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