“ It is a sad but undeniable reality that people have died in the line of duty since the earliest days of the United Nations. The first was Ole Bakke, a Norwegian member of the United Nations guard deta… Ban Ki-Moon
“ With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book. Ban Ki-Moon
“ Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are not utopian ideals. They are critical to global peace and security. Ban Ki-Moon
“ We are using resources as if we had two planets, not one. There can be no 'plan B' because there is no 'planet B.' Ban Ki-Moon
“ To those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual,or transgender-let me say- you are not alone. You're struggle, for the end to violence and discrimination, is a shared struggle. Today, I stand with you. And I… Ban Ki-Moon
“ I was profoundly moved to be the first United Nations Secretary-General to attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima. I also visited Nagasaki. Sadly, we know the terrible humanitarian consequenc… Ban Ki-Moon
“ We must eliminate all nuclear weapons in order to eliminate the grave risk they pose to our world. This will require persistent efforts by all countries and peoples. A nuclear war would affect everyon… Ban Ki-Moon
“ One of the main lessons I have learned the last five years as Secretary-General is that the United Nations cannot function properly without the support of the business community and civil society. We… Ban Ki-Moon
“ Our work for human dignity is often lonely, and almost always an uphill climb. At times, our efforts are misunderstood, and we are mistaken for the enemy. There has been a clear erosion of respect for… Ban Ki-Moon
“ We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons. When we put an end to nuclear tests, we get closer to eliminating all nuclear weapons. A world free of nucle… Ban Ki-Moon
“ Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen gover… Ban Ki-Moon
“ I believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the ongoing debate over what course of action should be taken by the inter… Ban Ki-Moon
“ Personally, I do not know whether humankind is alone in this vast universe. But I do know that we should cherish our existence on this precious speck of matter... the greatest gift that could be besto… Ban Ki-Moon
“ I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big part of what led me to pursue a career in public service. As Secretary-General, I am deter… Ban Ki-Moon
“ Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions freedom more than twenty times. All c… Ban Ki-Moon
“ Climate change, in some regions, has aggravated conflict over scarce land, and could well trigger large-scale migration in the decades ahead. And rising sea levels put at risk the very survival of all… Ban Ki-Moon
