Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight. Ban Ki-moon More Quotes by Ban Ki-moon More Quotes From Ban Ki-moon Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people. Ban Ki-moon prosperity terrorism people Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin Ban Ki-moon two-sides climate inspiring Women must be full partners in development, so they can lift themselves and their communities out of poverty. Ban Ki-moon poverty community development Many say our world is at a tipping point. If we do not act together, if we do not act responsibly, if we do not act now, we risk slipping into a cycle of poverty, degradation, and despair. Ban Ki-moon our-world risk together It is up to each and every one of us to raise our voice against crimes that deprive countless victims of their liberty, dignity and human rights. We have to work together to realize the equal rights promised to all by the United Nations Charter. And we must collectively give meaning to the words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that "no one shall be held in slavery or servitude" Ban Ki-moon voice rights giving For too long we have tried to consume our Ban Ki-moon ocean land water The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is a key to all problems. Why? Because it allows us to address all the great issues-poverty, climate, environment and political stability-as parts of the whole. Ban Ki-moon issues block keys Men must teach each other that real men do not violate or oppress women - and that a woman's place is not just in the home or the field, but in schools and offices and boardrooms. Ban Ki-moon real home school The taking of life is too absolute, too irreversible, for one human being to inflict on another, even when backed by legal process. Where the death penalty persists, conditions for those awaiting execution are often horrifying, leading to aggravated suffering. Ban Ki-moon execution death-penalty suffering To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members. Ban Ki-moon autism our-society different Society's dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress. Ban Ki-moon fossils progress fuel One of my earliest memories is walking up a muddy road into the mountains. It was raining. Behind me, my village was burning. When there was school, it was under a tree. Then the United Nations came. They fed me, my family, my community. Ban Ki-moon rain memories school We have seen in the past where leaders have not been open-minded or have not been flexible. That's why the people came out to the streets and shouted and chanted for more reforms and more freedoms. Ban Ki-moon leader people past Now it is the least developed world who are not responsible for this climate change phenomenon that bore the brunt of climate change consequences so it is morally and politically correct that the developed world who made this climate change be responsible by providing financial support and technological support to these people. Ban Ki-moon climate support people As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future. Ban Ki-moon investment credit world My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics. Ban Ki-moon economics player thinking SUSTAINABLE PEACE IS POSSIBLE ONLY WITH WOMEN'S FULL PARTICIPATION, their perspectives, their leadership, their daily, equal presence wherever we seek to make and keep the peace. Ban Ki-moon participation equal perspective I call on men and boys everywhere to join us. Violence against women and girls will not be eradicated until all of us - men and boys - refuse to tolerate it. Ban Ki-moon girl powerful boys Let us take advantage of the opportunities presented by climate action and lay the foundations for a more prosperous and secure future for all Ban Ki-moon climate-action foundation opportunity Climate change...is, simply, the greatest collective challenge we face as a human family. Ban Ki-moon climate challenges faces
