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26 June 2013 | Statement

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
"Let us work together to end torture throughout the world and ensure that countries provide reparation for victims", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
20 June 2013 | Statement

World Refugee Day
"There are now more than 45 million refugees and internally displaced people - the highest level in nearly 20 years", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
17 June 2013 | Statement

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
"Over the past quarter-century, the world has become more drought-prone, and droughts are projected to become more widespread, intense and frequent as a result of climate change", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
5 June 2013 | Statement

World Environment Day
"One way to narrow the hunger gap and improve the well-being of the most vulnerable is to address the massive loss and waste inherent in today's food systems", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
29 May 2013 | Statement

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
"United Nations peacekeeping is increasingly called on to deploy multi-dimensional operations to help countries transition from conflict to peace", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
22 May 2013 | Statement

International Day for Biological Diversity
"Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides are central to achieving the vision of a water secure world", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
17 May 2013 | Statement

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
"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.
17 May 2013 | Statement

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
"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.
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.
25 de April de 2013 | Op-ed

Pensando América Latina con Raúl Prebisch
Columna de opinión de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, y Antonio Prado, Secretario Ejecutivo Adjunto de la CEPAL (25/04/2013)
22 March 2013 | Statement

World Water Day
"Water is a common resource. Let us use it more intelligently and waste less so all get a fair share", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
21 March 2013 | Statement

World Down Syndrome Day
"Working together, we can help build an equitable, just and inclusive world that celebrates diversity, is free of discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
21 March 2013 | Statement

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
"We must join forces to end racism, and sport can help reach this goal. On this International Day, let us recommit to ending racial discrimination and realizing our vision of justice, equality and freedom from fear for all", 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.
8 March 2013 | Statement

International Women's Day
"We declare that we will prosecute crimes against women - and never allow women to be subjected to punishments for the abuses they have suffered", 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.
7 de January de 2013 | Op-ed

¿Por qué le importa a América Latina y el Caribe la gobernabilidad fiscal en Estados Unidos?
Columna de opinión de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL (07/01/2013)
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.
16 de December de 2012 | Op-ed

Un México más igualitario y solidario
Columna de opinión de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL (16/12/2012)
10 December 2012 | Statement

Human Rights Day
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.

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