In progress at UNHQ

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the Second International Conference on Climate, Sustainability and Development in Semi-arid Regions on the launch of the United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification, held in Fortaleza, Brazil, 16 August:

16 August 2010

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‘When We Build a Culture of Tolerance and Understanding, We Build a Better World,' Says Secretary-General in Video Message to Global Model United Nations

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Global Model United Nations, in Kuala Lumpur, 14 August:

13 August 2010

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Secretary-General Welcomes Entry into Force of Optional Protocol to Convention on Safety and Security of United Nations and Associated Personnel

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

13 August 2010

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Secretary-General Notes Announcement Elections to Be Held in Myanmar 7 November, Strongly Urges Release of All Remaining Political Prisoners without delay

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

12 August 2010

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Panel of Inquiry on 31 May Flotilla Incident Convened in New York 10-11 August; Developed Work Plan, with aim of providing Interim Report 15 September

The following statement on behalf of the Panel of Inquiry on the 31 May flotilla incident was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: