I look forward to strengthening the U.S.-U.N. partnership and working closely with Secretary of State Kerry towards our shared goals of peace, development, and human rights. Ban Ki-moon closelydevelopmentforward Change image and share on social
The United Nations is committed to ridding the world of anti-personnel landmines. Ban Ki-moon anticommitlandmine Change image and share on social
I take very seriously my responsibility as Secretary-General to make sure that the United Nations is doing everything it can to uphold the universal prohibition on the use of chemical weapons. Ban Ki-moon chemicalgeneralmake Change image and share on social
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in March 2011 was an immense tragedy that sparked a global response. The international community came forward with aid to the victims and came together to address the broader concerns about nuclear security and safety. Ban Ki-moon addressaidbroad share on social
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. Ban Ki-moon civilianeffectelimination share on social
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 planplanetresource Change image and share on social
By including children with different learning abilities in mainstream and specialized schools, we can change attitudes and promote respect. By creating suitable jobs for adults with autism, we integrate them into society. Ban Ki-moon abilityadultattitude share on social
This Earth is our only home. Together, we must protect and cherish it. Ban Ki-moon cherishearthhome Change image and share on social
All women and girls have the fundamental right to live free of violence. This right is enshrined in international human rights and humanitarian law. And it lies at the heart of my UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign. Ban Ki-moon campaignendenshrine share on social