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3 June 2015

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Secretary-General, in Message for World Oceans Day, Says Successful Climate Change Action Depends on Using ‘Gifts’ of the Seas Peacefully, Sustainably

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Oceans Day, observed 8 June:

3 June 2015

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Secretary-General to Set Up External Review to Examine United Nations Handling of Sexual Abuse Allegations in Central African Republic

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

2 June 2015

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Addressing UN International School’s Class of 2015, Secretary-General Calls on Graduates to Become Global Citizens, Fight Intolerance

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the United Nations International School (UNIS) graduation ceremony, in New York today:

2 June 2015

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As Palestine Refugee Relief Agency Turns 65, Secretary-General Hails It as ‘Vital Stabilizing Factor’, Urges All Parties to Resume Peace Talks

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the high-level conference: “UNRWA@65: Sustaining Human Development and Protecting Rights of Palestine Refugees”, in New York today:

2 June 2015

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Along ‘Last Mile’ of Ebola Response, Secretary-General Warns Assembly: Investments, Sacrifices Could Be Lost Unless ‘We Complete the Job’

Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the General Assembly informal plenary on Ebola, in New York today:

2 June 2015

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Secretary-General Extends Condolences Following Passenger Ship Accident in China

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

1 June 2015

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Secretary-General Praises Canada’s Truth, Reconciliation Commission for Setting Example by Addressing Systemic Rights Violations against Indigenous Peoples

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the release of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, in Ottawa, today:

1 June 2015

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Secretary-General, in Message for Vesak Day, Asks Faith Communities to Join United Nations in Responding to Violent Extremism

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the Day of Vesak, today:

1 June 2015

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Secretary-General Urges South Sudanese Government to Immediately Reverse Decision to Expel United Nations Deputy Special Representative

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

1 June 2015

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With Good Jobs, Political Weight, Negotiating Muscle, Young People Can Create Better Future, Secretary-General Says at High-Level Event

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the High-Level Event on the Demographic Dividend and Youth Employment, in New York, today: