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8 October 2016

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As Cold War Ghosts Resurface, Leaders Must Redouble Disarmament Drive, Secretary-General Says at Commemoration of Reagan-Gorbachev Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as delivered, at a seminar on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit, in Reykjavik, today:

8 October 2016

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Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Contributions Must Remain Priority in Action to Tackle Climate Change, Secretary-General Tells Arctic Circle Assembly

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s address, as prepared for delivery, to the Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavik today:

7 October 2016

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Secretary-General Urges Shift from Reactive Approach to Decreasing Number of Lives Lost, in Message for International Disaster Risk Reduction Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, to be observed on 13 October:

7 October 2016

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Capital Punishment Does Not Reduce Terrorism, Secretary-General Says on World Day Against Death Penalty, Urging Respect for Human Rights in All Security Operations

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the World Day against the Death Penalty, to be observed on 10 October:

7 October 2016

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Germany ‘Leading by Example’ to Create Green Economy, Help Vulnerable People, Secretary-General Says Upon receiving National German Sustainability Award

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, upon receiving the National German Sustainability Award, in Hamburg, Germany, today:

7 October 2016

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Nobel Prize Provides Needed Hoped, Encouragement for Colombians, Secretary-General Says, Urging Political Actors to Keep Working towards Peace

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s statement on the awarding of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Peace to the Colombia Peace Process, today:

7 October 2016

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‘Psychological First Aid’ Essential to Survivors of Crisis, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Mental Health Day, Urging Increased Counselling Services

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October:

7 October 2016

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With Doubling of Flights Expected in Next 15 Years, Secretary-General Praises New Global Rules to Curb Carbon Emissions from Air Travel

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

7 October 2016

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Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack on Refugee Hosting Area in Niger, Urging Government to Reinforce Security around Camps, Other Vulnerable Targets

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

7 October 2016

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Rise in Sustainable Ocean Management Initiatives Refocusing Attention on Law of Sea Convention, Secretary-General Tells Anniversary Ceremony for International Tribunal

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the ceremony commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in Hamburg, Germany, today: