25 June 2012 SG/SM/14378-OBV/1119-SOC/NAR/942 On World Day, Secretary-General Says by ‘Working Together’ in Partnership Global Community Can Break Hold of Drugs, Crime on Countries, Communities, Families Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed 26 June:
25 June 2012 SG/SM/14376-OBV/1117 On World Day, Secretary-General Praises Outstanding Courage of Merchant Seafarers Who Continue to Ensure World's Cargo Is Delivered Amidst Formidable Peril Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the Day of the Seafarer, observed 25 June:
25 June 2012 SG/SM/14381-OBV/1120 In Face of World’s Challenges, Dedicated Public Servants Work Hard to Ensure People’s Needs Are Met with Care, Respect, Dignity, Says Secretary-General Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on United Nations Public Service Day, observed 23 June:
22 June 2012 SG/SM/14365-OBV/1116 On World Day, Secretary-General Calls for End to Discrimination against Widows - in Laws, Policies, Practices - So They Can Enjoy 'Their Full Human Rights' Following is Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on International Widow’s Day, observed 23 June:
22 June 2012 SG/SM/14369-ENV/DEV/1304 Rio Corporate Sustainability Forum Demonstrated Business 'Able and Willing' to Be Part of Solution to Serious Global Challenges, Says Secretary-General Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a United Nations Global Compact Board Meeting, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:
22 June 2012 SG/SM/14372-ENV/DEV/1307 ‘Blue World’ of Healthy, Productive Oceans Can Boost Green Economy of Future, Play Immense Role in Sustainable Development, Says Secretary-General Following are the remarks of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a side event on Oceans, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:
22 June 2012 SG/SM/14368-ENV/DEV/1303 Secretary General Says Young People ‘Leaders of Today,’ World Must Tap into Their Enormous Energy, Ideas, Potential to Help Build Sustainable Future, at Rio Event Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at MDG Advocates high-level event “Sustainable Futures: Accelerating Progress on the MDG’s Through Youth Innovations,” in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:
22 June 2012 SG/SM/14373-ENV/DEV/1308 At Rio Event, Secretary-General Says Energy Is Most Important Tool for Bringing World to More Sustainable Path, Where All Can Live with Dignity, Prosperity Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at a gala reception for Sustainable Energy for All, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:
22 June 2012 SG/SM/14366-ENV/DEV/1301 Secretary-General Urges Civil Society Groups to 'Be Engaged, Raise Your Voices' to Help Drive Sustainable Development Agenda Forward, in Rio Remarks Following are Secretary-General Ban Ki-mon’s remarks, as delivered, to major groups of civil society in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June:
22 June 2012 SG/SM/14371-ENV/DEV/1306 Secretary-General Says Needs of Least Developed Countries Front and Centre in Rio, Start of Process to Expand Opportunity, Dignity, Hope to Most Vulnerable Following are UN Secretary-General Ban ki-moon’s remarks to the High-Level Side Event on Least Developed Countries, in Rio de Janeiro, 21 June: