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10 December 2012

SG/SM/14712-HR/5117-OBV/1173

International Community Must Unite to Uphold Principles of Protection, Dignity, Humanity, Secretary-General Tells Human Rights Day Event

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Human Rights Day event “My Voice Counts”, in New York today:

6 December 2012

SG/SM/14706-HR/5116-OBV/1172

Despite Undeniable Progress, Far Too Many Obstacles Remain along Path of Inclusion, Secretary-General Says in Message for Human Rights Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Human Rights Day, to be observed on 10 December:

6 December 2012

SG/SM/14703-OBV/1171

Secretary-General, in Message for International Anti-Corruption Day, Says Prevention Critical to Securing Rule of Law

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for International Anti-Corruption Day, observed on 9 December:

30 November 2012

SG/SM/14690-OBV/1170-PAL/2156

Secretary-General Hails Peace, Justice, Mutual Respect as Universal Values at Art Exhibition for International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the art exhibit for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, in New York, observed 29 November:

29 November 2012

SG/SM/14684-OBV/1168-PAL/2154

Outlines of Agreement Clear, Secretary-General Says on International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians; Political Will, Courage Now Needed

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on 29 November:

29 November 2012

SG/SM/14689-OBV/1169

Heralding International Volunteer Day, Secretary-General Says Digital Age Allows Anyone with Internet Connection, Mobile Phone to ‘Make a Difference’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on International Volunteer Day, to be observed on 5 December:

28 November 2012

SG/SM/14681-OBV/1166-WOM/1931

On International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, Secretary-General Urges All Stakeholders to Challenge ‘Most Pervasive Human Rights Violation’

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in New York today:

27 November 2012

SG/SM/14676-HR/5113-OBV/1163

Honouring International Day for Abolition of Slavery, Secretary-General Urges All Stakeholders to Combat Contemporary Forms, Contribute to Voluntary Trust Fund

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, observed on 2 December:

27 November 2012

SG/SM/14678-HR/5115-OBV/1164

Bridging Gap between Well-meaning Commitments, Long-overdue Actions Will Underpin High-level Meeting on Disability, Development, Says Secretary-General in Message

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December:

21 November 2012

SG/SM/14662-OBV/1162-WOM/1930

Secretary-General, Citing Impunity, Stigma in Message Marking Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, Says Perpetrators, Not Victims, Should Feel Disgrace

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to be observed on 25 November: