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Statements and Messages

26 June 2012

SG/SM/14382-GA/11258-SOC/NAR/943

Illicit Drugs, Organized Crime Today ‘Clear Global Menace’ Says Secretary-General, Now Threaten ‘One of Our Most Important Goals’ — Ensuring Sustainable Development

Following are the remarks of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the General Assembly thematic debate on drugs and crime as a threat to development, in New York on 26 June:

25 June 2012

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In Face of World’s Challenges, Dedicated Public Servants Work Hard to Ensure People’s Needs Are Met with Care, Respect, Dignity, Says Secretary-General

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on United Nations Public Service Day, observed 23 June:

25 June 2012

SG/SM/14380-SC/10684

In Security Council, Secretary-General Describes ‘Appalling’ Violence Directed at Civilians in Conflict, Says ‘Too Many People Are Dying, in Too Many Places’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, 25 June:

25 June 2012

SG/SM/14379

Secretary-General Welcomes Conclusion of Egypt’s Presidential Election Process, Commends Egyptian People for Election’s Peaceful Atmosphere

The following statement was issued on 24 June by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

25 June 2012

SG/SM/14378-OBV/1119-SOC/NAR/942

On World Day, Secretary-General Says by ‘Working Together’ in Partnership Global Community Can Break Hold of Drugs, Crime on Countries, Communities, Families

Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed 26 June:

25 June 2012

SG/SM/14377-OBV/1118

On Day, Secretary-General Calls on States to Provide Concrete Support for Victims of Torture, to Demonstrate Unequivocal Commitment to Fight Practice, End Impunity

Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, observed 26 June:

25 June 2012

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On World Day, Secretary-General Praises Outstanding Courage of Merchant Seafarers Who Continue to Ensure World's Cargo Is Delivered Amidst Formidable Peril

Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the Day of the Seafarer, observed 25 June:

22 June 2012

SG/SM/14375-ENV/DEV/1310

‘The Speeches Are Over. Now the Work Begins,’ Says Secretary-General, at Rio Close, Calling on World Leaders to Build on Outcome’s Sustainable Development Commitments

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s statement at the close of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), in Rio de Janeiro, 22 June:

22 June 2012

SG/SM/14374-ENV/DEV/1309

At Zero Hunger Challenge Launch, Secretary-General Says Sustainable Development ‘Simply Not Possible’ in World Where 1 Billion People Are Hungry Every Day

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the launch of the Zero Hunger Challenge, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

22 June 2012

SG/SM/14373-ENV/DEV/1308

At Rio Event, Secretary-General Says Energy Is Most Important Tool for Bringing World to More Sustainable Path, Where All Can Live with Dignity, Prosperity

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a gala reception for Sustainable Energy for All, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June: