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Observances (fr)

Official observances

21 November 2016

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Governments Must Sharply Increase National Spending to End Violence against Women, Secretary-General Says at Event Commemorating International Day

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at an event titled “Orange the World — Raise Money to End Violence against Women”, marking the International Day to End Violence against Women and Girls, observed 25 November:

18 November 2016

SG/SM/18280-AFR/3491-OBV/1687

High-Productivity Jobs, Financing Incentives Key to Sustainable Industrialization across Africa, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Africa Industrialization Day, to be observed on 20 November:

18 November 2016

SG/SM/18278-OBV/1686

Curbing Road Traffic Deaths Requires Improved Safety Measures, Post-crash Response, Secretary-General Says in Message for World Day of Remembrance for Victims

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, observed on 20 November:

16 November 2016

SG/SM/18267-OBV/1685

Speak Out against Intolerance, Failed Mind-Set of ‘Us versus Them’, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day of Tolerance, observed today:

11 November 2016

SG/SM/18260-OBV/1683

Amid Rise of Diabetes Worldwide, Secretary-General Urges Focus on Prevention, Strengthening Health Services, in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Diabetes Day, observed on 14 November:

3 November 2016

SG/SM/18252-ENV/DEV/1747-OBV/1682

Secretary-General Says Governments Must Better Protect Environment, Manage Natural Resources of Conflict-ridden Areas, in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on 6 November:

2 November 2016

SG/SM/18248-OBV/1681

In Message for World Tsunami Awareness Day, Secretary-General Cautions if We Fail to Prepare, ‘We Risk Paying a Heavy Price’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Tsunami Awareness Day, observed on 5 November:

1 November 2016

SG/SM/18246-OBV/1680-PI/2186

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

SG/SM/18230-HAB/238-OBV/1679

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

SG/SM/18226-OBV/1678-ORG/1639

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: