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Statements and Messages

28 November 2014

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Marking International Day for Abolition of Slavery, Secretary-General Urges States to Renew Efforts to Eradicate Practice Still Affecting 18 Million Worldwide

Following is UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s message on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, observed on 2 December:

28 November 2014

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Secretary-General, Condemning ‘Horrific’ Attack on Kano Central Mosque, Reaffirms Full Support to Nigeria’s Fight against Terrorism

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

28 November 2014

SG/SM/16377-HR/5229-OBV/1412

Adaptive, Assistive, Inclusive Technology Can Aid Persons with Disabilities in Reaching Their Potential in Communities, Workplace

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, to be observed on 3 December:

26 November 2014

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On World AIDS Day, Secretary-General Calls on World Leaders to Unite in Common Cause to End Epidemic by 2030

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December:

26 November 2014

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Secretary-General Hails Achievements of Global Compact Network Spain, in Video Message for Ceremony Marking Tenth Anniversary

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of the Global Compact Network Spain, held in Madrid from 26 to 27 November:

26 November 2014

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Secretary-General Expresses ‘Utmost Gratitude’ to Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos Following Her Decision to Step Down

The following statement by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was issued today:

25 November 2014

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Deeply Concerned by Escalation of Violence in Libya, Secretary-General Urges All Libyans to ‘Take the Brave Decisions Necessary to Spare Their Country’

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

25 November 2014

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Secretary-General, on International Day, Calls Violence against Women, Girls ‘Most Extreme Example’ of Oppression Worldwide, Urging All to Help End Global Disgrace

Following are UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in New York today:

25 November 2014

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Secretary-General Urges Parties to ‘Step Back from the Brink’, in Message for International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Following is UN Secretary‑General Ban Ki‑moon’s message for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on 29 November:

24 November 2014

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‘It Is Not Far over the Precipice’ When Empathy, Mutual Understanding Disappears between Israelis, Palestinians, Secretary-General Says on International Day

Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, in New York today: