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1 March 2015

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Congratulating People of Lesotho on Elections, Secretary-General Deems Success ‘Important Step’ in Country’s Return to Political Normalcy

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

28 February 2015

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‘You Cannot Put the Phone on Silent,’ Secretary-General Says at High-Level Event on Women, Commending Attendees for Loud, Clear, Strong Global Call to Action

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s closing remarks to the high-level event on Women in Power and Decision-Making, in Santiago today:

28 February 2015

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Condemning ‘Brutal Killing’ of Boris Nemtsov, Secretary-General Expects Perpetrators Will Be Promptly Brought to Justice

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

27 February 2015

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Only by Addressing Legitimate Grievances Can Barbaric Threat of Boko Haram Be Stopped, Says Secretary-General Reiterating Condemnation of Attacks

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for the Secretary-General:

27 February 2015

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Failure to Invest in Women Does Not Save — It Wastes Chance to Generate Huge Returns in Nations’ Financial Health, Stability, Secretary-General Says

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a high-level event on Women in Power and Decision-Making, in Santiago, Chile, today:

26 February 2015

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Secretary-General, Saddened by Lives Lost in Afghanistan Avalanches, Landslides, Floods, Says United Nations Agencies, Partners Assisting Displaced

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

26 February 2015

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Concerned at Reported Violence in Venezuela, Secretary-General Supports Effort by Union of South American Nations to Help Country Overcome Challenges

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

26 February 2015

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Secretary-General Urges Consumers, Governments to Treat Crimes against Wildlife as ‘Threat to Our Sustainable Future’, In Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Wildlife Day, observed on 3 March:

26 February 2015

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Secretary-General, Addressing Paraguay’s Congress, Welcomes National Steps to Stop Illegal Drug Trade, Pledges Support for Indigenous Peoples Empowerment

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s address to the National Congress of Paraguay, in Asunción, today, 26 February:

23 February 2015

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In Open Debate on Maintaining International Peace, Secretary-General Stresses to Security Council ‘We Must Be Willing to Act before Situations Deteriorate’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Security Council open debate on “Maintaining International Peace and Security: reflect on history, reaffirm the strong commitment to the purpose and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations”, in New York today: