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Official observances

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:

7 October 2016

SG/SM/18186-OBV/1670

‘Psychological First Aid’ Essential to Survivors of Crisis, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Mental Health Day, Urging Increased Counselling Services

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October:

2 October 2016

DSG/SM/1018-OBV/1668

Deputy Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Solidarity, ‘Togetherness’, in Remarks for International Day of Non-violence

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks on the International Day of Non-violence, in New York today:

29 September 2016

SG/SM/18164-HAB/235-OBV/1667

Sustainable Development Depends on Making Cities Inclusive, Resilient, Secretary-General Says, in Message for World Habitat Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Habitat Day, observed on 3 October:

29 September 2016

SG/SM/18163-OBV/1666

Peace Begins with Respect for Others, Secretary-General Says in Message to Mark International Day of Non-violence

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day of Non-violence, observed on 2 October:

27 September 2016

SG/SM/18156-OBV/1665

Secretary-General Urges ‘Forcefully Rejecting’ Ageism, in Message for International Day of Older Persons

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day of Older Persons, to be observed on 1 October:

26 September 2016

DSG/SM/1017-DC/3662-OBV/1664

Global Nuclear Disarmament at ‘Standstill’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Meeting, Urges Political Will to Surmount Inaction

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the high-level plenary meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, in New York today:

22 September 2016

SG/SM/18128-DC/3659-OBV/1662

In Message Marking Day for Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Secretary-General Says All States Must Act Now to Fulfil Disarmament, Non-proliferation Commitments

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki‑moon’s message on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, observed on 26 September:

22 September 2016

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Maritime Transport Is ‘Backbone of Global Trade and the Global Economy’, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki‑moon’s message on World Maritime Day, to be observed on 29 September:

16 September 2016

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No One Should Take Peace for Granted, Secretary-General Tells Student Observance, Urging All to Champion Global Justice, Human Rights

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the International Day of Peace Student Observance, in New York today: