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1 May 2012

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‘Outraged’ at Rising Attacks on Journalists, Secretary-General Says Free Press Holds Leaders Accountable, Exposes Corruption, Promotes Transparency

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Press Freedom Day, 3 May:

26 April 2012

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Remembering Chernobyl Disaster 26 Years Later, Secretary-General Says ‘As We Pay Our Respects to the Past, We Also Need to Take Stock and Look Ahead’

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

24 April 2012

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Urging Accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention, Secretary-General Says No Excuse for Delays in Ridding Planet of ‘Instruments of Suffering and Death’

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Weapons, 29 April:

23 April 2012

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Secretary-General Says ‘Monumental Tragedy’ That One Child Dies Every Minute from Malaria, But Hope Offered by Coalition That Has Saved More Than a Million Lives

Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on World Malaria Day, observed 25 April:

20 April 2012

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In Message for Mother Earth Day, Secretary-General Says Hard but Necessary Choices Ahead; Outcome at ‘Rio+20’ Conference Must Be Both Practical, Transformational

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for International Mother Earth Day, 22 April:

12 April 2012

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On First International Day of Human Space Flight, Secretary-General Expresses Hope Observance Will Move World Towards New Frontiers of Knowledge, Understanding

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day of Human Space Flight, today, 12 April:

10 April 2012

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International Day of Human Space Flight to Be Observed 12 April at Headquarters; Panel Discussions to Include Astronauts, Space Scientists, Writers

The United Nations Academic Impact will observe the annual International Day of Human Space Flight on Thursday, 12 April, at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Day, only in its second year of observance, will provide an opportunity for the international community to highlight the role of outer space as the province of all humankind for peaceful purposes and common benefits.

3 April 2012

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With Tens of Millions of People on Autism Spectrum, International Community Has Responsibility to ‘Respond with Care and Commitment’, Says Secretary-General

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a World Autism Awareness Day event: “Delivering Answers through Inclusive International Collaboration”, in New York, 3 April:

27 March 2012

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Mine Action Sets Communities on Path towards Lasting Stability, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Mine Awareness Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, to be observed on 4 April:

26 March 2012

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Secretary-General, in Message for World Health Day, Says Governments Can Provide Practical, Affordable Solutions to Help Older Citizens Lead Active Lives

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Health Day, to be observed on 7 April: