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3 December 2012 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"Our challenge is to provide all people with the equality of access they need and deserve", says Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General, in his message.
29 November 2012 | Statement

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
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.
24 October 2012 | Statement

United Nations Day
"On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to live up to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and build a better world for all", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
17 October 2012 | Statement

International Day for Eradication of Poverty
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
1 October 2012 | Statement

World Habitat Day
"Changing Cities, Building Opportunities".
21 September 2012 | Statement

International Day of Peace
On this day, the United Nations calls for a complete cessation of hostilities around the world.
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".
11 July 2012 | Statement

World Population Day
"Reproductive health is an indispensable part of the sustainable development equation", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
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.
8 June 2012 | Statement

World Oceans Day
The protection of the world's oceans and coasts is among the key goals of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, which will open in Rio de Janeiro in just 12 days, points out the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
5 June 2012 | Statement

World Environment Day
"Sustainability entails providing opportunity for all by balancing the social, economic and environmental dimensions of development", says the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
29 May 2012 | Statement

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
"Our new observer mission in Syria is the latest example that demonstrates how the international community looks to the United Nations for solutions to emerging challenges", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
22 May 2012 | Statement

International Day for Biological Diversity
In his message, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, calls to galvanize action to improve the management and conservation of oceans.
17 May 2012 | Statement

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
"Information and communications technologies are already benefiting women and girls in numerous ways", says the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
22 March 2012 | Statement

World Water Day
"Unless we increase our capacity to use water wisely in agriculture, we will fail to end hunger", says the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
21 March 2012 | Statement

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
"Racism undermines peace, security, justice and social progress", states the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

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