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Statements and Messages

7 October 2016

SG/SM/18180

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

SG/SM/18186-OBV/1670

‘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

SG/SM/18184-ENV/DEV/1731-SAG/488

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

SG/SM/18183-AFR/3464

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

SG/SM/18182-SEA/2042

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:

5 October 2016

SG/SM/18179-ENV/DEV/1729

Paris Agreement on Climate Change to Take Effect 4 November, Secretary-General Announces, Urging All Governments to Expedite Ratification

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

5 October 2016

SG/SM/18178

Sport, Faith Can Drive Much-Needed Social Change, Secretary-General Tells Vatican Event, Underlining Need to Foster Tolerance, Peace, Understanding

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference, in the Vatican today:

5 October 2016

SG/SM/18177

Secretary-General Conveys Solidarity with People Impacted by Hurricane Matthew, Pledging Readiness of United Nations to Assist if Required

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

5 October 2016

SG/SM/18176-AFG/460

Secretary-General Tells Brussels Conference on Afghanistan that Country’s Peace, Prosperity Require Consistent Regional Support, Engagement

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, in Brussels today:

4 October 2016

SG/SM/18175-ENV/DEV/1728

Secretary-General Urges European Parliament to Fast-Track Ratification of Paris Climate Accord, Pushing Deal over 55 Per Cent Threshold for Entry into Force

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the European Parliament on the Paris Agreement, in Strasbourg, France, today: