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12 November 2012

SG/SM/14625

Secretary-General Congratulates President-CEO, Korean Broadcasting System for Emmy Directorate Award, 40 Years of Outstanding Work

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to Dr. Kim In-Kyu, President and CEO of the Korean Broadcasting System on receiving the International Emmy Directorate Award, 11 November:

12 November 2012

SG/SM/14624

Secretary-General Heralds Partnership with United Nations Associations at Fortieth Plenary, Outlines Five-Point Action Agenda

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the fortieth Plenary Assembly of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, held in Rio de Janeiro, 6-10 November:

12 November 2012

SG/SM/14623-WOM/1929

Secretary-General Calls for Support of Malala Yousafzai, 61 Million Children’s Fundamental Right to Education

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message in support of Malala Yousafzai and girls’ education, on 10 November:

9 November 2012

SG/SM/14622-SAG/448

Heralding Global Efforts to Curb Use, Secretary-General Calls Tobacco ‘Gravest Risk’ in Non-communicable Diseases Deaths

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Fifth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, observed on 12 November:

9 November 2012

SG/SM/14621-ENV/DEV/1325

Secretary-General Commends Australia on Kyoto Second Commitment Period, Urges All Governments to Take ‘Decisive Steps’ against Climate Change

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

9 November 2012

SG/SM/14620-OBV/1157

Diabetes a Development Issue, Poor Most at Risk, Says Secretary-General in Message Urging Global Action to Thwart Disease

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Diabetes Day, observed on 14 November:

9 November 2012

SG/SM/14620-OBV/1157

Diabetes a Development Issue, Poor Most at Risk, Says Secretary-General in Message Urging Global Action to Thwart Disease

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Diabetes Day, observed on 14 November:

9 November 2012

SG/SM/14619-GA/11309

While Storm Damage to UN Facilities ‘Contained’, Secretary-General Acknowledges Secretariat ‘Fell Short’ on Communicating with Staff, Permanent Missions

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s briefing to the General Assembly on the impact of Hurricane Sandy, in New York, 9 November:

8 November 2012

SG/SM/14618-CA/53

Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Families Affected by Earthquake, Offers Assistance to Guatemalan Government, People

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

7 November 2012

SG/SM/14617

Secretary-General Congratulates President Barack Obama on Re-Election, Says Organization Is Committed to ‘Enduring Partnership’ with United States

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