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Official observances

1 November 2016

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Media Must Be Guaranteed Safe Environment without Intimidation, Secretary-General Says in Message Marking Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

25 October 2016

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Renew Resolve in Tackling Urban Challenges to Achieve Sustainable, Inclusive Future for All, Secretary-General Says on World Cities Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Cities Day, observed on 31 October:

24 October 2016

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Secretary-General Recognizes Dedication, Courage of Personnel Worldwide, in Message for United Nations Staff Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on United Nations Staff Day, observed on 25 October:

24 October 2016

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At United Nations Day Concert, Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Staff Worldwide for Advancing Peace, Protecting Human Rights, Freedom

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the United Nations Day concert, in New York today:

18 October 2016

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In Message for United Nations Day, Secretary-General Urges International Community to Continue Global Mission of Peace, Sustainable Development, Human Rights

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on United Nations Day, observed on 24 October:

14 October 2016

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Eradicating Poverty, Tackling Exclusion Remain Building Blocks for Achieving 2030 Agenda, Secretary-General Says on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed on 17 October:

13 October 2016

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Secretary-General Says Regulating Remittances, Reducing Transaction Costs Can Help Rural Women Cope with Climate Change, in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Rural Women, observed on 15 October:

12 October 2016

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With Climate Changing, ‘Food and Agriculture Must, Too’, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Food Day, observed on 16 October:

10 October 2016

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Advancing Girls’ Progress Triggers Powerful Ripple Effect across Development Goals, Secretary-General Says in Message on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of the Girl Child, observed on 11 October:

7 October 2016

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Secretary-General Urges Shift from Reactive Approach to Decreasing Number of Lives Lost, in Message for International Disaster Risk Reduction Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, to be observed on 13 October: