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22 June 2012

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‘Blue World’ of Healthy, Productive Oceans Can Boost Green Economy of Future, Play Immense Role in Sustainable Development, Says Secretary-General

Following are the remarks of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a side event on Oceans, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

22 June 2012

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Secretary-General Says Needs of Least Developed Countries Front and Centre in Rio, Start of Process to Expand Opportunity, Dignity, Hope to Most Vulnerable

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban ki-moon’s remarks to the High-Level Side Event on Least Developed Countries, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

22 June 2012

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Sustainable Development Cannot Be Reached without Private Sector’s Resources, Technology, Innovation, Engagement, Says Secretary-General at Rio Event

Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the United Nations Global Compact High-level Luncheon, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

22 June 2012

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Rio Corporate Sustainability Forum Demonstrated Business 'Able and Willing' to Be Part of Solution to Serious Global Challenges, Says Secretary-General

Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a United Nations Global Compact Board Meeting, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

22 June 2012

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Secretary General Says Young People ‘Leaders of Today,’ World Must Tap into Their Enormous Energy, Ideas, Potential to Help Build Sustainable Future, at Rio Event

Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at MDG Advocates high-level event “Sustainable Futures: Accelerating Progress on the MDG’s Through Youth Innovations,” in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

22 June 2012

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Secretary General Says ‘Energy Poverty’ Taking Especially Heavy Toll on Women; Supplying Them with Sustainable Energy Must Be Part of Drive for Empowerment

Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a side event on “Energy, Gender and Economic Growth”, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

22 June 2012

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Secretary-General Urges Civil Society Groups to 'Be Engaged, Raise Your Voices' to Help Drive Sustainable Development Agenda Forward, in Rio Remarks

Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-mon’s remarks, as delivered, to major groups of civil society in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

22 June 2012

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On World Day, Secretary-General Calls for End to Discrimination against Widows - in Laws, Policies, Practices - So They Can Enjoy 'Their Full Human Rights'

Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on International Widow’s Day, observed 23 June:

21 June 2012

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Beyond Rio, World Must ‘Chart Progress for a Fairer World’, with Development That Is Equitable, Inclusive, Human Rights-Driven, Says Secretary-General

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to an event hosted by Turkey entitled “From Rio to 2015 and Beyond: Charting a Course for a Fairer World”, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:

21 June 2012

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At Rio Event, Secretary-General Says ‘Sustainable Energy is the Golden Thread’ That Weaves Together Economy, Environment, and Equity

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a side event on Green Growth for All, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June: