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Statements and Messages

15 March 2013

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Secretary-General Praises ‘Visionary’ Leadership of Michelle Bachelet, Following Announcement by UN-Women Chief of Departure

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s statement on the announcement by Michelle Bachelet of her departure as Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women):

15 March 2013

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Secretary-General Welcomes Conclusion of ‘Historic’ Session of Women’s Commission, Urges Action to Prevent, End All Gender-based Violence

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

15 March 2013

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Secretary-General Congratulates China’s New President on His Election

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

15 March 2013

SG/SM/14872-OBV/1188

By Contributing to Common Good, We Ourselves Are Enriched, Secretary-General Says in Message for Inaugural International Day of Happiness

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Happiness, to be observed on 20 March:

14 March 2013

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Secretary-General Welcomes Appointment of Interim Electoral Council in Nepal, Urges All Actors to Create Conducive Environment for Next Election

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

14 March 2013

SG/SM/14870-DC/3418

Ahead of UN Conference, Secretary-General Says Robust Arms Treaty ‘Only Path’ to More Accountability, Transparency in Global Conventional Weapons Trade

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s statement on the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty:

14 March 2013

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In New York, Secretary-General Says New Health Care Model Needed for 21st Century Recognizing Health as ‘Basic Human Right, Ensuring Universal Access

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s closing remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Global Colloquium of University Presidents today at New York University:

14 March 2013

SG/SM/14868-DEV/2978

Despite Progress in Improving Peoples’ Well-being, Too Many Still ‘Lack the Basics for a Decent Life’, Secretary-General Tells ‘Fashion4Development’ Event

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Fashion4Development event to be held in Seoul on 18 March:

14 March 2013

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Secretary-General Welcomes Agreement by Parties in Myanmar to Work Towards Lasting Ceasefire

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

14 March 2013

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Efforts of Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals Should Culminate with Adoption of Unified, Coherent Global Agenda, Secretary-General Says

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the opening of the Open Working Group on the Sustainable Development Goals, in New York, 14 March: