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Official observances

25 June 2012

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On World Day, Secretary-General Says by ‘Working Together’ in Partnership Global Community Can Break Hold of Drugs, Crime on Countries, Communities, Families

Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed 26 June:

22 June 2012

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On World Day, Secretary-General Calls for End to Discrimination against Widows - in Laws, Policies, Practices - So They Can Enjoy 'Their Full Human Rights'

Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on International Widow’s Day, observed 23 June:

18 June 2012

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With 42 Million Forcibly Displaced around World, Secretary-General Says Refugees Leave Because They Have No Choice, but ‘We Must Chose to Help’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Refugee Day, observed 20 June:

14 June 2012

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Modern Civilization Can Only Live up to Its Name If It Honours, Respects, Protects Society’s Elders, Says Secretary-General on First World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 15 June:

12 June 2012

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‘Without Healthy Soil, Life on Earth is Unsustainable,’ Says Secretary-General, Urging States to Ensure Sustainable Land Management Part of Rio+20 Legacy

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the World Day to Combat Desertification, which is observed 17 June:

8 June 2012

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Law of Sea Treaty Proved Truth of Its Preamble to Contribute to Peace, Justice, Progress for All, but Humankind Has Not Returned Favour, Says Secretary-General

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s welcoming remarks at the round table panel discussion “The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea at 30”, in New York, 8 June:

5 June 2012

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On World Oceans Day, Secretary-General Says No More Fitting Way to Commemorate Than Ratifying Law of Sea Convention, Setting Sail towards Desired Future

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Ocean’s Day, observed on 8 June:

29 May 2012

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Resist Tobacco Industry’s Attacks, Pursue Vision of Tobacco-free World, Prevent Derailment of Framework Convention, Says Secretary-General

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World No Tobacco Day, 31 May:

29 May 2012

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On International Day, Secretary-General Honours Fallen Peacekeepers for Contributing to Timeless Goals of Peace, Stability, Justice

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony to Honour Fallen Peacekeepers, in New York, 29 May:

29 May 2012

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‘We Can Never Retreat,’ Secretary-General Says of UN Peacekeepers, Who Stay Despite Mob Violence, Landmines, Ambushes, for Civilians Who Deserve Peace

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the wreath-laying ceremony on International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, in New York, 29 May: