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Statements and Messages

2 March 2015

SG/SM/16559

Secretary-General, in Remarks to Concert, Urges ‘Final Push’ to Defeat Ebola

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the Stop Ebola and Build for the Future concert in New York today:

1 March 2015

SG/SM/16557-AFR/3086

Congratulating People of Lesotho on Elections, Secretary-General Deems Success ‘Important Step’ in Country’s Return to Political Normalcy

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

1 March 2015

SG/SM/16556

Secretary-General Tells Chabad’s Teen Programme — When You Speak about Issues that Matter, We All Benefit

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the International Convention of CTeen — Chabad’s flagship teen programme, in New York, 1 March:

28 February 2015

SG/SM/16555

Condemning ‘Brutal Killing’ of Boris Nemtsov, Secretary-General Expects Perpetrators Will Be Promptly Brought to Justice

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

28 February 2015

SG/SM/16554-WOM/2016

‘You Cannot Put the Phone on Silent,’ Secretary-General Says at High-Level Event on Women, Commending Attendees for Loud, Clear, Strong Global Call to Action

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s closing remarks to the high-level event on Women in Power and Decision-Making, in Santiago today:

27 February 2015

SG/SM/16552-WOM/2015

Failure to Invest in Women Does Not Save — It Wastes Chance to Generate Huge Returns in Nations’ Financial Health, Stability, Secretary-General Says

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a high-level event on Women in Power and Decision-Making, in Santiago, Chile, today:

27 February 2015

SG/SM/16553-AFR/3085

Only by Addressing Legitimate Grievances Can Barbaric Threat of Boko Haram Be Stopped, Says Secretary-General Reiterating Condemnation of Attacks

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for the Secretary-General:

26 February 2015

SG/SM/16549-AFG/435

Secretary-General, Saddened by Lives Lost in Afghanistan Avalanches, Landslides, Floods, Says United Nations Agencies, Partners Assisting Displaced

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

26 February 2015

SG/SM/16550

Secretary-General, Addressing Paraguay’s Congress, Welcomes National Steps to Stop Illegal Drug Trade, Pledges Support for Indigenous Peoples Empowerment

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s address to the National Congress of Paraguay, in Asunción, today, 26 February:

26 February 2015

SG/SM/16548

Concerned at Reported Violence in Venezuela, Secretary-General Supports Effort by Union of South American Nations to Help Country Overcome Challenges

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