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2 October 2015

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After Mass Shooting, Secretary-General Expresses Strong Hope for United States to Take Action on Reducing ‘Appalling Toll’ in Human Life Triggered by Gun Violence

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

2 October 2015

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Secretary-General, at Special Event on International Non-Violence Day, Says New 2030 Agenda Promotes Harmony, Making World Safer for All

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a special event marking the International Day of Non-violence, in New York today:

2 October 2015

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Secretary-General, in Video Message to Military World Games, Applauds Organizers, Participants for Advancing Peace through Sport

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the sixth International Military Sports Council Military World Summer Games, in Mungyeong, Republic of Korea, today:

2 October 2015

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At High-Level Event on Libya, Secretary-General Urges All Stakeholders to Accept Political Road Map, Answer People’s Demands for Peace, Human Rights, Stability

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the high-level event on Libya, in New York today:

1 October 2015

SG/SM/17171-GA/11699-ORG/1608

Alongside Despair in Many Corners, Great Hope Remains in Power of Working Together, Secretary-General Says as Organization Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the high-level thematic debate of the General Assembly marking the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations under the theme: “maintenance of international peace and security”, in New York today:

1 October 2015

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Sustainable Development Goals Carry Forward Mission of Alliance of Civilizations To Promote Dignity, Justice for All, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the United Nations International Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Group of Friends ministerial meeting, in New York today:

1 October 2015

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Secretary-General Welcomes Submission of National Climate Action Plans, Calling Contributions ‘First Step’ for Meaningful Paris Agreement

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

1 October 2015

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In Message for International Non-Violence Day, Secretary-General Extolls Gandhi’s Rule of Law Approach to Breaking Cycles of Vengeance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Non-violence, observed on 2 October:

1 October 2015

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Without Resources to Address Security, Stabilization Needs, Central African Republic Risks Backslide into Protracted Conflict, Secretary-General Says

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the high-level meeting on the Central African Republic, in New York today:

1 October 2015

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Voice of Least Developed Countries Must Be Heard in All Decision-Making, Norm-Setting Processes, Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the ministerial meeting of the least developed countries, in New York today: