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21 September 2015

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Secretary-General, Concerned at Deteriorating Situation of Refugees, Migrants across Europe, Urges States to Adhere to International Obligations

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

21 September 2015

SG/SM/17089-OBV/1520

Secretary-General, on International Day, Says Sound of Peace Bell Strengthens Call for Warring Parties to Cease Fire

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Peace Bell Ceremony for the International Day of Peace, in New York today:

21 September 2015

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At Tea Gathering for Peace, Secretary-General Urges Action Based on Common Values, Human Rights in Confronting Complex Global Problems of Poverty, Hunger

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Tea Ceremony for Peace, in New York today:

21 September 2015

SG/SM/17088-OBV/1519

Young People Can Make ‘Massive’ Contribution as Peacebuilders, Secretary-General Says at International Peace Day Student Observance, ‘Rescue This World’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s remarks at the International Day of Peace Student Observance, in New York today:

20 September 2015

SG/SM/17086

Secretary-General Warns Rocket Attacks on Israel by Palestinian Extremists Could Risk Dangerous Escalation

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

18 September 2015

SG/SM/17085

Amid ‘Hate-Based’ Political Appeals Targeting Minorities, Secretary-General Tells Parliamentarians at Religious Freedom Panel to ‘Set Highest Standards’ for Rights

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser, High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations, to the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief, in New York today:

17 September 2015

SG/SM/17082-AFR/3210

Secretary-General, Condemning Coup d’Etat in Burkina Faso, Urges Officials’ Immediate Release, End to Violence

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

17 September 2015

SG/SM/17084-OBV/1518

Secretary-General Calls for Global Ceasefire on International Day of Peace

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

17 September 2015

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Secretary-General, Welcoming Report by Human Rights Commission on Sri Lanka, Says Victims Demand No Less than ‘a Full and Proper Reckoning’

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

17 September 2015

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Secretary-General Tells Troop Contributors No One with Past Record of Abuse Can Ever Serve United Nations, Outlining Plans for Victim Trust Fund

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s remarks at a meeting with Permanent Representatives of troop- and police-contributing countries on sexual exploitation and abuse, in New York today: