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Statements and Messages

27 August 2013

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Secretary-General’s Message for International Day Stresses Lack of Justifiable Grounds for Delay in ‘Unfinished Business’ of Ending Nuclear Testing

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the fourth International Day against Nuclear Tests, to be observed on 29 August:

26 August 2013

SG/SM/15238-POP/1021

Secretary-General Urges Rights-based, Gender-responsive Policymaking in Message to International Union for the Scientific Study of Population

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the twenty-seventh annual conference of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population, in Busan, Republic of Korea, on 26 August:

25 August 2013

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Secretary-General Reiterates Need for Safe Environment, Conducive to Efficient Investigation of Chemical Weapons Use in Syria

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

24 August 2013

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Consider Best Contribution to Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Urges Members in Message for Key World Tourism Organization Event

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly at Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe) on 24 August:

24 August 2013

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Secretary-General, at Opening Ceremony for World Rowing Championship, Calls Sport ‘Powerful Weapon against Discrimination’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2013 World Rowing Championships in Chungju, Republic of Korea, on 24 August:

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, Greatly Concerned over Yesterday’s Rocket Attacks against Israel, Retaliatory Strikes, Urges Maximum Restraint

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

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, Strongly Condemning Deadly Mosque Bombings in Tripoli, Urges Citizens throughout Lebanon to Maintain Unity, Calm, Order

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

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, Expressing Intention to Thoroughly Investigate Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Syria, Urges Government’s Prompt Cooperation with UN Mission

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

23 August 2013

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Secretary-General, at United Nations Academic Impact Event, Reiterates His Resolve to Advance Education for All, Especially Girls

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks as prepared for delivery at an event of the United Nations Academic Impact in Seoul on 23 August:

23 August 2013

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Much More than Competition, Sport Embraces Fairness, Respect, Tolerance, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Youth Forum

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Gwangju Universiade EPICS Forum in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, on 23 August: