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Ban Ki-moon Quotes

South Korean - Leader | June 13, 1944 -

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 consequences from the use of even one weapon. As long as such weapons exist, so, too, will the risks of use and proliferation.

Peace Risks Long Consequences Know

One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key to solving broad challenges. When governments, the United Nations, businesses, philanthropies and civil society work hand-in-hand, we can achieve great things.

Work Great Challenges Society Key

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.

Sea Horizon Ice Earth Open Seen

People understand that nuclear weapons cannot be used without indiscriminate effects on civilian populations. Such weapons have no legitimate place in our world. Their elimination is both morally right and a practical necessity in protecting humanity.

People World Humanity Place Right

This Earth is our only home. Together, we must protect and cherish it.

Home Together Earth Protect Cherish

Like the United Nations, there is something inspirational about New York as a great melting pot of different cultures and traditions. And if this is the city that never sleeps, the United Nations works tirelessly, around the clock around the world.

Inspirational Great New York City

The Czech Republic is a dynamic United Nations Member State, active on the Human Rights Council, contributing to the peaceful settlement of disputes, and helping other countries to achieve a democratic transition.

Peaceful Transition Achieve Active

As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the millions of people who see the U.N.'s blue flag as a banner of hope. We have to continue our life-saving work in peacekeeping, human rights, development and humanitarian relief.

Work Hope I Am Blue People Thinking

The United Nations is committed to ridding the world of anti-personnel landmines.

World United Nations United Committed

Messengers of Peace such as Midori - and our Goodwill Ambassadors, who work directly with the UN agencies - are dedicated and well-informed and credible advocates on behalf of the United Nations. They help us educate audiences worldwide and rally support on key issues of the United Nations.

Work Peace Support Key Help Us

I have run with the Olympic Torch during the 2012 summer games in London and the 2014 winter games in Sochi.

Winter Summer Run Games London

To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.

Success Measure Well Autism Valued

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