For too long we have tried to consume our way to prosperity. Look at the cost: polluted lands and oceans, climate change, growing scarcity of resources from food to land to fresh water, rampant inequality. We need to invent a new model; a model that offers growth and social inclusion... that is more respectful of the planet's finite resources. Nature has been kind to human beings, but we have not been kind to nature.
We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader or by any govern… - Ban Ki-Moon
We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader or by any govern…
- Ban Ki-Moon
The unity in diversity of the United States is one of the country's greatest strengths. - Ban Ki-Moon
The unity in diversity of the United States is one of the country's greatest strengths.
The power of the leader is given to him by the people, so he has a duty to engage and listen more attentively and carefully to the aspirations of the… - Ban Ki-Moon
The power of the leader is given to him by the people, so he has a duty to engage and listen more attentively and carefully to the aspirations of the…
It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death. - Ban Ki-Moon
It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.
Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up… - Ban Ki-Moon
Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up…
It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit from cultural diversity, and not b… - Ban Ki-Moon
It has been said that knowledge is power. We need to strengthen education systems so that young people can benefit from cultural diversity, and not b…
Between now and 2015, we must make sure that promises made become promises kept. The consequences of doing otherwise are profound: death, illness and… - Ban Ki-Moon
Between now and 2015, we must make sure that promises made become promises kept. The consequences of doing otherwise are profound: death, illness and…
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight. - Ban Ki-Moon
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.
You have to work and think about how we can make this world a better place for all. This is what I'd really like to ask our young leaders. We will tr… - Ban Ki-Moon
You have to work and think about how we can make this world a better place for all. This is what I'd really like to ask our young leaders. We will tr…
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