Ban Ki-moon Quotes
Top 58 wise famous quotes and sayings by Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon Famous Quotes & Sayings
Discover top inspirational quotes from Ban Ki-moon on Wise Famous Quotes.
Defeating racism, tribalism, intolerance and all forms of discrimination will liberate us all, victim and perpetrator alike.
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.
Women must be full partners in development, so they can lift themselves and their communities out of poverty.
The true measure of success for the U.N. is not how much we promise, but how much we deliver for those who need us most.
I have run with the Olympic Torch during the 2012 summer games in London and the 2014 winter games in Sochi.
When I was six, the Korean War broke out, and all the classrooms were destroyed by war. We studied under the trees or in whatever buildings were left.
As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.
Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are not utopian ideals. They are critical to global peace and security.
Nuclear power plants must be prepared to withstand everything from earthquakes to tsunamis, from fires to floods to acts of terrorism.
I strongly reject threats by any member state to destroy another or outrageous attempts to deny historical facts such as the Holocaust.
Let us take advantage of the opportunities presented by climate action and lay the foundations for a more prosperous and secure future for all
My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.
Nuclear tests poison the environment - and they also poison the political climate. They breed mistrust, isolation and fear.
Schools connect children to their communities. Jobs connect adults to their societies. Persons with autism deserve to walk the same path.
Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth,
increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.
increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.
In the Andes and the Alps, I have seen melting glaciers. At both of the Earth's Poles, I have seen open sea where ice once dominated the horizon.
Since I became Secretary-General, five years ago, I have seen youth participate at the United Nations as never before.
Now, more than ever, we need to connect the dots between climate, poverty, energy, food and water. These issues cannot be addressed in isolation.
All nuclear material in weapons programmes must be subject one day to binding international verification.
Saving our planet requires you to be ambitious in what you aim, and, equally, in how hard you work to reach your goal.
We are using resources as if we had two planets, not one. There can be no 'plan B' because there is no 'planet B.'
A deal must include an equitable global governance structure. All countries must have a voice in how resources are deployed and managed.
Charity plays an important role in upholding the values and advancing the work of the United Nations.
I have been, and will remain, outspoken in my insistence that Israel has a right to live in peace and security.
When Nelson Mandela walked free, the world sang with joy. Ever since, South Africa has stood as a beacon of hope for Africa.