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Statements and Messages

15 October 2015

SG/SM/17225

In Pivotal Moment for ‘Europe and the World’, Italy’s Inspiring Example Should Be Matched with Support, Secretary-General Tells Lawmakers

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s address to the Chamber of Senate and Deputies, in Rome today:

15 October 2015

SG/SM/17226-AFR/3245

Condemning Despicable Killing of Civilians, Police in Burundi, Secretary-General Urges Authorities to Undertake ‘Rigorous and Prompt’ Investigation

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

14 October 2015

SG/SM/17224-SC/12081-WOM/2052

Women Need Leadership Role in Peacebuilding to Defeat Gender-Based Violence, Armed Extremists, Secretary-General Says at Launch of Global Study on Issue

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the launch of the Global Study of Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000), in New York today:

14 October 2015

SG/SM/17223-ENV/DEV/1593

Amid Rise in Extreme Weather, Water Shortages, Delaying Ambitious Climate Accord Could Prove ‘Deadly’, Secretary-General Warns at Paris Defence Conference

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the International Conference on the Implications of Climate Change for Defence, in Paris today:

13 October 2015

SG/SM/17222-SC/12077-WOM/2051

As Armed Extremist Groups Target Women, World Must Prioritize Their Protection, Leadership, Secretary-General Tells Security Council at Open Debate

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Security Council at its open debate on women, peace and security, in New York today:

12 October 2015

SG/SM/17221

Innovative Information, Communications Technologies Will Play Critical Role in Attaining Sustainable Development Goals, Says Secretary-General

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for ITU Telecom World 2015, in Budapest today:

12 October 2015

SG/SM/17220-ENV/DEV/1592

Safeguarding Forests Will Be Essential to Realizing Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General Tells Wildland Fire Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the sixth International Wildland Fire Conference, in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, today: