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11 November 2014

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In Message for World Diabetes Day, Secretary-General Stresses Non-Communicable Diseases Pose Great Health Threat, Calls for Global Efforts to Combat Causes

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Diabetes Day, to be observed 14 November:

11 November 2014

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Concerned by Increased Violence in Israel, West Bank, Secretary-General Calls on All Parties to Avoid Further Exacerbating Tense Environment

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

10 November 2014

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Efficient Lighting Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Provide Electricity for People Who Do Not Have It, Says Secretary-General in Video Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary—General Ban Ki—moon’s video message to the Global Efficient Lighting Forum, in Beijing on 10 November:

10 November 2014

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Secretary-General, in Video Message, Commends Asia-Pacific Region Countries on ‘Make the Right Real’ Initiative for Persons with Disabilities

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s video message to the high-level event on “Equal Access, Inclusive Development for Persons with Disabilities”, in Beijing on 10 November:

10 November 2014

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In Message for Sustainable Development Education Conference, Secretary-General Says ‘No Plan B’ for Protecting Planet as ‘There is No Planet B’

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s video message for the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development, held in Nagoya, Japan, 10-12 November:

10 November 2014

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Secretary-General, in Message for World War I Commemoration, Urges Fulfilment of Charter-Based Mission, Remembering Youth ‘Cut Down in Their Prime’

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s video message for the First World War Commemorative Concert, in Brussels on 9 November:

10 November 2014

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Secretary-General, Condemning Deadly Bombing at Boarding School in Nigeria, Expresses ‘Outrage at Frequency and Brutality’ of Attacks

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

10 November 2014

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Secretary-General Launches Inquiry Board to Examine Deaths, Injuries at United Nations Premises during 50-Day Gaza War

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

8 November 2014

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Welcoming Release of Two United States Nationals by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Hopes for Improved Relations among Parties

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

7 November 2014

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Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement on Yemen’s New Peace and National Partnership Government as Positive Step in ‘Uncertain and Fragile’ Time

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