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27 May 2016

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Secretary-General, in Message for International Observance, Supports Plain Packaging of Tobacco Products to Reduce Demand, Ensure Healthy Lives

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World No Tobacco Day, observed on 31 May:

26 May 2016

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Secretary-General Urges Governments, Citizens Everywhere to Help End Illegal Wildlife Trade, in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Environment Day, to be observed on 5 June:

26 May 2016

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Resources, Knowledge Ingenuity of Philanthropic Organizations Will Be Invaluable in Realizing 2030 Agenda, Secretary-General Tells Global Donors Forum

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Global Donors Forum, in Istanbul today:

26 May 2016

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Good Relations on Korean Peninsula Essential for Lasting Peace throughout Asia, Secretary-General Tells Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the eleventh Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, in Jeju, Republic of Korea, today:

25 May 2016

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Amid Rising Tensions, Secretary-General Calls on Stakeholders in Democratic Republic of Congo to Place Country’s Interests above Their Own

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

25 May 2016

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Secretary-General Welcomes Security Council Resolution Terminating Liberia Sanctions Regime as Sign of Nation’s Progress towards Stability

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

25 May 2016

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Secretary-General, Addressing Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, Says Diplomatic Solution Only Way to Resolve Korean Situation

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s toast at the welcome dinner at the Eleventh Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity hosted by the Minister for Unification, in Jeju, Republic of Korea, today:

24 May 2016

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Concerned about Continued Failure to Fill Vacancy, Secretary-General Calls for Election of President without Further Delay

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

24 May 2016

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Press Freedom Helps People around World Stand Up for Human Rights, Justice Says Secretary-General in Message to Asia Media Summit

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Asia Media Summit in Incheon, Republic of Korea, today:

24 May 2016

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United Nations Will ‘Lead by Example’ in Workforce to Achieve Gender Equality, Says Deputy Secretary-General at High-Level Round Table

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the High-Level Leaders’ Round Table on Women and Girls: Catalysing Action to Achieve Gender Equality, at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul today: