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27 January 2014 | Statement

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
"We must be ever vigilant against bigotry, extremist ideologies, communal tensions and discrimination against minorities", the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
20 December 2013 | Statement

Human Solidarity Day
"This year we mark Human Solidarity Day with the resolve to work together to bridge the remaining gaps to reach the Millennium Development Goals", says in his message the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
3 December 2013 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"We must remove all barriers that affect the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in society", the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 December 2012 | Statement

Human Rights Day
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
23 November 2012 | Statement

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
"We must fundamentally challenge the culture of discrimination that allows violence to continue", indicates the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
16 November 2012 | Statement

International Day for Tolerance
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
7 September 2012 | Statement

International Literacy Day
Literacy is a source of individual dignity and a motor for the healthy development of society, says the UN Secretary-General in his message.
9 August 2012 | Statement

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
The focus of this year's celebration is "Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices".
20 June 2012 | Statement

World Refugee Day
Four out of five refugees are in developing countries, says Ban Ki-moon, UN's Secretary-General, in his message.
15 June 2012 | Statement

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
"As we commemorate this Day for the first time, let us all join in reaffirming that the human rights of older persons are as absolute as those of all human beings", says Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General.

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