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World Health Leaders Agree on Action to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Warning of Nearly 10 Million Deaths Annually If Left Unchecked

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World Health Leaders Agree on Action to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Warning of Nearly 10 Million Deaths Annually If Left Unchecked

World leaders gathered at a high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance today committed to concerted action to address the phenomenon, which many warned could lead to significant development backslides and up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050 if left unchecked.

With 60 Countries Joining, Climate Accord’s Ratification ‘Inevitable’, Leading to Safer, More Resilient Planet, Secretary-General Says at New York Event

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With 60 Countries Joining, Climate Accord’s Ratification ‘Inevitable’, Leading to Safer, More Resilient Planet, Secretary-General Says at New York Event

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s closing remarks at the high-level event on the entry into force of the Paris Agreement, in New York today:

Stressing Risks of Global Temperature Rise, Secretary-Generals Urges Climate Change Agreement’s Ratification by Year’s End, at Event on Entry into Force

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Stressing Risks of Global Temperature Rise, Secretary-Generals Urges Climate Change Agreement’s Ratification by Year’s End, at Event on Entry into Force

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s opening remarks at the high-level event on the entry into force of the Paris Agreement, in New York today:

HeForShe Movement Shaping Attitudes, Policies Favouring Women’s, Girls’ Rights, Secretary-General Says at Event Marking Second Anniversary

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HeForShe Movement Shaping Attitudes, Policies Favouring Women’s, Girls’ Rights, Secretary-General Says at Event Marking Second Anniversary

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message at the event marking the second anniversary of the HeForShe campaign, in New York today:

Syrian Tragedy ‘Shames Us All’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Saying that Failure to End Conflict Should Haunt Entire Membership

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Syrian Tragedy ‘Shames Us All’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Saying that Failure to End Conflict Should Haunt Entire Membership

The international community’s collective failure to end the conflict in Syria should haunt the entire Security Council, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, as he provided a grim snapshot of the situation on the ground.

Final Peace Agreement Sends ‘Powerful Message of Hope’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council as Colombia’s President Presents Accord

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Final Peace Agreement Sends ‘Powerful Message of Hope’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council as Colombia’s President Presents Accord

The final peace agreement in Colombia offered the prospect of lasting peace rooted in inclusive democracy after generations of conflict, Secretary-General Ban Ki‑moon said today as the President of the South American nation presented the pact to the Security Council.

Paris Climate Agreement Moves Closer to Entry into Force in 2016 as 60 Countries Accounting for 48 Per Cent of Emissions Have Joined

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Paris Climate Agreement Moves Closer to Entry into Force in 2016 as 60 Countries Accounting for 48 Per Cent of Emissions Have Joined

The Paris Agreement on climate change moved closer towards entering into force in 2016 as 31 more countries joined the agreement today at a special event hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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