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4 December 2017 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On this day, let us remove physical and cultural barriers, build resilient societies and create opportunities that truly leave no one behind, António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, says in his message.
27 April 2017 | Op-ed

Multilateralism is a Key Element in Promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC.
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.
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.
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.
18 December 2015 | Statement

International Migrants Day
"2015 will be remembered as a year of human suffering and migrant tragedies. Over the past 12 months, more than 5,000 women, men and children lost their lives in search of protection and a better life", Ban Ki-moon pointed out.
10 December 2015 | Statement

Human Rights Day
"Today we reaffirm our commitment to protecting human rights as the foundation of our work", United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says.
3 December 2015 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"We mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the wake of the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development", Ban Ki-moon says. This global blueprint for action summons us to "leave no one behind”, he adds.
25 November 2015 | Statement

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
"Even in areas at peace, violence against women persists in the form of femicide, sexual assault, female genital mutilation/cutting, early marriage and cyberviolence", Ban Ki-moon says.
9 October 2015 | Statement

International Day of the Girl Child
"Let us resolve to invest in today’s adolescent girls so that tomorrow they can stand strong as citizens, political leaders, entrepreneurs, heads of their households and more", UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.