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8 September 2016

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Calling Sport ‘Catalyst’ of Inclusion, Secretary-General Commends Paralympic Post for Inspiring World with Examples of Courage

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the Paralympic Post, today:

8 September 2016

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Secretary-General Pays Tribute to Dame Margaret Anstee, First Woman to Be Appointed in Organization’s Highest Ranks

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message in memory of Dame Margaret Anstee:

8 September 2016

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Aim at Universal Literacy to Build Foundation for Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Urges Governments, Partners on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for International Literacy Day, observed today:

8 September 2016

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Applauding Ministers’ Strong Focus on Women in Peacekeeping, Secretary-General Welcomes Pledges Made at Defence Meeting

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

7 September 2016

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Religion-Based Violence among World’s Greatest Threats, Secretary-General Tells Global Anti-Semitism Forum, Urging Collective Rejection of Bigotry

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message for the High-Level Forum on Global Anti-Semitism, in New York, today:

7 September 2016

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Secretary-General Welcomes United Nations Action Plan with Association of Southeast Asian Nations at Joint Summit, Urges Enhanced Partnership

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Eighth Association of Southeast Asian Nations—United Nations Summit, in Vientiane today:

7 September 2016

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Secretary-General Commends ‘Creativity and Commitment’ of Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Setting Sustainable Development Goal to Remove Unexploded Ordnance

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the launch of Sustainable Development Goal 18 for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in Vientiane, today:

7 September 2016

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Effective Democratic Governance Promotes Sustainable Development, Enhances Quality of Life for All, Secretary-General Says in Message on International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Democracy, observed on 15 September:

7 September 2016

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Spotlighting Progress, Challenges in Asia-Pacific Region, Secretary-General Says Partnerships Are Building Peace, Tackling Crime, Addressing Migration

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s closing remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the eighth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-United Nations Summit, in Vientiane, today:

7 September 2016

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Secretary-General Pledges ‘Significant’ Resources, Expertise to Lao People’s Democratic Republic at Launch of Partnership Agreement

Following are Secretary-General’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the launch of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic-United Nations Partnership Framework, in Vientiane, today: