Statements and Messages

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

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Yoga, observed on 21 June:

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the International University for Humanities and Development, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, today:

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

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for International Albinism Awareness Day, observed on 13 June:

People born with albinism can live normal, healthy and productive lives given the right opportunities — but, tragically, far too many suffer isolation, mutilation and even death because of persistent discrimination and ignorance surrounding their condition.  International Albinism Awareness Day offers an opportunity to dispel the myths that surround these individuals and enable them to exercise their inalienable human rights.

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to civil society and local authorities, in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, today:

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

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the International Conference on Development of Parliamentarianism, today in Bishkek:

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: “Promoting Dialogue for Peace and Prosperity in Turbulent Times”, in Astana, Kazakhstan, today:

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the ninth World Chambers Congress, held in Turin, Italy, 10-12 June: