Secretary-General Applauds Paralympic Committee in Video Marking Anniversary

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message as part of a video featuring various leaders marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Paralympic Committee:

The United Nations congratulates the International Paralympic Committee on its twenty-fifth anniversary.

You win at promoting sport to unite people. You score big in celebrating diversity.  And you are gold medal champions of human rights.

I warmly applaud the officials, athletes and others driving the Paralympic movement.  You advance progress around the world — and I am proud to be your fan.