It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.

- 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 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

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

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

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

Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.

- 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…

- Ban Ki-Moon