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Statements and Messages

26 November 2014

SG/SM/16373

Secretary-General Hails Achievements of Global Compact Network Spain, in Video Message for Ceremony Marking Tenth Anniversary

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of the Global Compact Network Spain, held in Madrid from 26 to 27 November:

25 November 2014

SG/SM/16372-AFR/3028

Deeply Concerned by Escalation of Violence in Libya, Secretary-General Urges All Libyans to ‘Take the Brave Decisions Necessary to Spare Their Country’

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

25 November 2014

SG/SM/16371-OBV/1409-PAL/2180

Secretary-General Urges Parties to ‘Step Back from the Brink’, in Message for International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Following is UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s message for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on 29 November:

25 November 2014

SG/SM/16370-OBV/1408-WOM/2011

Secretary-General, on International Day, Calls Violence against Women, Girls ‘Most Extreme Example’ of Oppression Worldwide, Urging All to Help End Global Disgrace

Following are UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in New York today:

24 November 2014

SG/SM/16369-OBV/1407-PAL/2179

At Opening, Secretary-General Says Palestine Refugee Agency Photo Exhibit ‘Vividly’ Expresses Human Cost, Amplifies Call to End Conflict

Following are UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the opening of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) photo exhibition, in New York today:

24 November 2014

SG/SM/16368-AFR/3026

Commending Conduct of Tunisia Presidential Election, Secretary-General Says Process Marks Critical Step Forward for Political Transition Process

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

24 November 2014

SG/SM/16367-OBV/1406-GA/PAL/1321

‘It Is Not Far over the Precipice’ When Empathy, Mutual Understanding Disappears between Israelis, Palestinians, Secretary-General Says on International Day

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, in New York today:

24 November 2014

SG/SM/16366-AFR/3025

Secretary-General Urges Collaboration among Leaders of New Transitional Government in Burkina Faso, Multi-stakeholder Dialogue to Address Contentious Issues

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

24 November 2014

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Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Suicide Attack on Civilians at Afghan Community Sporting Event as ‘Fundamentally Abhorrent’

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

24 November 2014

SG/SM/16364-WOM/2010

At Empire State Building Lighting Ceremony, Secretary-General Launches ‘Orange Your Neighbourhood’ Calling for Ending Violence against Women

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Empire State Building lighting ceremony for the Unite to End Violence against Women Campaign, in New York today: