New Documentary Shows Dire Consequences, ‘Way Out’ of Human-Induced Climate Change, Secretary-General Says at Film Screening

2016-10-20 Information

New Documentary Shows Dire Consequences, ‘Way Out’ of Human-Induced Climate Change, Secretary-General Says at Film Screening

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the screening of the documentary Before the Flood,

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2016-10-19 Information

Commending Facilitator, Participants in Democratic Republic of Congo Dialogue, Secretary-General Urges Government to Remain Engaged with All Stakeholders

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General takes note of the

International Affairs

2016-10-18 Information

In Message for United Nations Day, Secretary-General Urges International Community to Continue Global Mission of Peace, Sustainable Development, Human Rights

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on United Nations Day, observed on 24 October: This year’s observance of United Nations

International Affairs

2016-10-17 Information

Continue Efforts to End Hunger, Promote Sustainable Agriculture, Secretary-General Urges Committee on World Food Security

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Committee on Food Security, in Rome today:

International Affairs

2016-10-17 Information

Address Exclusion, Humiliation of Poor to Fulfil 2030 Agenda’s Promise, Urges Secretary-General at Conference on Housing, Sustainable Urban Development

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban

International Affairs

2016-10-16 Information

Role of Local, Regional Authorities ‘Growing by the Year’, Secretary-General Says in Remarks to Second World Assembly

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the second World Assembly of Local and Regional

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2016-10-15 Information

Secretary-General Welcomes Kigali Amendment to Climate Change Convention’s Montreal Protocol, Aimed at Limiting Near-term Warming of Planet

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General welcomes the adoption by

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2016-10-14 Information

Secretary-General Appoints François Louncény Fall of Guinea Acting Head United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of François Louncény Fall of Guinea as his Acting Special Representative

International Affairs

2016-10-14 Information

Secretary-General, at General Assembly Meeting, Pays Tribute to Late Permanent Representative of Eritrea to United Nations

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the General Assembly meeting to pay tribute to the memory of Girma

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2016-10-14 Information

Eradicating Poverty, Tackling Exclusion Remain Building Blocks for Achieving 2030 Agenda, Secretary-General Says on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed on 17 October: We

International Affairs

2016-10-14 Information

Welcoming Release of 21 Abducted Chibok Schoolgirls in Nigeria, Secretary-General Calls for Bolstered Drive to Ensure Humanitarian Access Across North-East Region

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General welcomes the reported release

International Affairs

2016-10-14 Information

Climate Change Accord, Sustainable Development Goals Two Sides of Same Coin, Secretary-General Tells University of Maryland Event

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the University of Maryland on the “Do Good Generation”, in College Park,

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2016-10-13 Information

Secretary-General Expresses Condolences on Death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General expresses his deep condolences

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2016-10-13 Information

Building Sustainable Transport Systems Plays Vital Role in Achieving 2030 Agenda, Secretary-General Says at High-level Event for Landlocked Developing Countries

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the high-level meeting on sustainable transport for landlocked developing countries, in Santa

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2016-10-13 Information

Commending General Assembly for Choosing New United Nations Chief, Secretary-General Welcomes Appointment of António Guterres

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the General Assembly plenary meeting on the appointment of the Secretary-General of