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Secretary-General: Press Release

27 June 2012

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Secretary-General Urges Counter-terrorism Symposium to Explore How Mass Media Can Foster Understanding, Help Build on Success of De-radicalization Programmes

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the symposium on Dialogue, Understanding and Countering the Appeal of Terrorism, in New York on 27 June:

27 June 2012

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Bold Leadership, Determined Action Will Help Turn Today's Problems into Tomorrow's Opportunities, Secretary-General Tells 'Delivering as One' Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the opening session of the Fifth High-level Intergovernmental Conference on Delivering as One in Tirana, Albania, on 27 June:

26 June 2012

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Activities of Secretary-General in Mexico, 18-19 June

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Los Cabos, Mexico, on Monday, 18 June, to attend the Summit of the leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) hosted by Mexican President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa.

26 June 2012

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Cooperatives Build Better World by Advancing Sustainable Development, Social Integration, Decent Work, Secretary-General Says in Message Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Cooperatives, observed on 7 July:

26 June 2012

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Illicit Drugs, Organized Crime Today ‘Clear Global Menace’ Says Secretary-General, Now Threaten ‘One of Our Most Important Goals’ — Ensuring Sustainable Development

Following are the remarks of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the General Assembly thematic debate on drugs and crime as a threat to development, in New York on 26 June:

25 June 2012

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In Face of World’s Challenges, Dedicated Public Servants Work Hard to Ensure People’s Needs Are Met with Care, Respect, Dignity, Says Secretary-General

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on United Nations Public Service Day, observed 23 June:

25 June 2012

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In Security Council, Secretary-General Describes ‘Appalling’ Violence Directed at Civilians in Conflict, Says ‘Too Many People Are Dying, in Too Many Places’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, 25 June: