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Statements and Messages

13 March 2014

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Awareness Must Be Coupled with Concrete Action to Protect Vital Forests, Secretary-General Stresses in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Forests, to be observed on 21 March:

12 March 2014

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Rocket Attacks on Israel from Gaza, Deplores ‘Severe’ Escalation of Violence

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

12 March 2014

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Secretary-General, in Video Message, Extols Virtues of Free, Independent Civil Society as ‘Bedrock’ of Responsive Governance

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Human Rights Council panel on the protection of civil society space, in Geneva 11 March:

12 March 2014

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With Violence in Syria Reaching ‘Unthinkable Levels’, Secretary-General Appeals for End to Tragedy of World’s Biggest Humanitarian, Peace, Security Crisis

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

11 March 2014

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Secretary-General, Citing Global Challenges in Address to McDonnell International Scholars Academy, Says ‘Year ahead Must Be One of Heavy Lifting’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a meeting with the McDonnell International Scholars Academy in New York today:

11 March 2014

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Secretary-General, Welcoming Inauguration of State-of-the-Art Courtroom in Geneva, Calls for Upholding Justice within System, Worldwide Alike

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, as delivered by Michael Möller, Acting Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, on the inauguration of a new courtroom there today:

10 March 2014

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Secretary-General, Concerned about Escalating Violence in Darfur, Urges All Parties to Cease Hostilities, Ensure Protection of Civilians

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

10 March 2014

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Secretary-General, Concerned about Situation in Maldives, Stresses Need to Respect Separation of Powers, Democratic Processes

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

10 March 2014

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Secretary-General Appeals for Easing of Tensions in Ukraine, Stressing Need to Respect Human Rights, Refrain from Hasty Actions

Following is a statement issued today by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

10 March 2014

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Gender Equality Key to Achieving Millennium Goals, Says Secretary-General, Urging Greater Focus on Maternal Health as Commission on Status of Women Opens

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening of the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York today: