Millions around the world would give 67 minutes of community service in tribute to Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy, for the 67 years he dedicated to a fair and just society, said South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mshsabane, at a gathering of the General Assembly today.

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Nelson Mandela Day, to be observed on 18 July:

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Cooperatives, observed on 3 July:

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Population Day, to be observed on 11 July:

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, to be observed 26 June:

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for United Nations Public Service Day, to be observed 23 June:

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

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, to be observed on 26 June:

Following is UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s message for the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, to be observed on 17 June:

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