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15 February 2016

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Peace Begins with ‘Respect for Differences, Access to Opportunities’, Secretary-General Says at Concert Event

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the “Concert for Peace” event, in New York today:

15 February 2016

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Secretary-General Says Early Warning, Action to Prevent Conflict Remains Best Approach to Advance Vision of Peace as Security Council Debates UN Charter

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Security Council open debate on “Respect for the Principles and Purposes of the Charter as a Key Element for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security”, in New York, today:

13 February 2016

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Secretary-General Says, at Centre to Combat Radicalization in Montreal, Local Efforts Can Rebuild Trust among Governments, Communities

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Centre for Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence, in Montreal, today:

13 February 2016

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Secretary-General Calls on All Stakeholders to Ensure Peaceful, Credible Presidential Elections in Central African Republic

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

12 February 2016

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Secretary-General, in Message for World Wildlife Day, Calls on Citizens, States, Businesses to Protect Plants, Animals from Exploitation, Trafficking

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Wildlife Day, observed on 3 March:

12 February 2016

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Commending Civil Aviation Proposal, Secretary-General Says ‘Eyes’ of World on Airlines to Significantly Reduce Emissions

Following are UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s remarks to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, in Montreal today:

12 February 2016

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Condemning Deadly Assault on Peacekeepers in Mali, Secretary-General Says Such Attacks Will Not Weaken Determination, Support of United Nations

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

12 February 2016

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Secretary-General Applauds First-Ever All-Female Police Unit for Exemplary Service after Nine-Year-Long Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia

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

12 February 2016

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‘Give Back’ as Global Citizens, Secretary-General Tells McGill University Students, Asking Youth to Play Key Role in Tackling Current, Future Challenges

The following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s keynote address, as prepared for delivery, at McGill University’s event on “Threats and opportunities: the power of young people to shape a new future”, in Montreal today:

11 February 2016

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Secretary-General Condemns Attack on Nigerian Camp for Internally Displaced Persons, Reaffirms United Nations Support in Fight against Terrorism

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