Quotes by Ban Ki-moon

Explore a curated collection of 43 quotes by Ban Ki-moon. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the m — Ban Ki-moon
When Nelson Mandela walked free, the world sang with joy. Ever since, South Africa has stood as a beacon of hope for Afr — Ban Ki-moon
True security is based on people's welfare - on a thriving economy, on strong public health and education programmes, an — Ban Ki-moon
Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this — Ban Ki-moon
Our work for human dignity is often lonely, and almost always an uphill climb. At times, our efforts are misunderstood, — Ban Ki-moon
Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Univ — Ban Ki-moon
By including children with different learning abilities in mainstream and specialized schools, we can change attitudes a — Ban Ki-moon
Like the United Nations, there is something inspirational about New York as a great melting pot of different cultures an — Ban Ki-moon
We must eliminate all nuclear weapons in order to eliminate the grave risk they pose to our world. This will require per — Ban Ki-moon
As a child growing up during the Korean War, I knew poverty. I studied by candlelight. — Ban Ki-moon
Not many countries establish a prize for peace. The Seoul Peace Prize has its roots in the 1988 Summer Olympics when thi — Ban Ki-moon
One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key — Ban Ki-moon
Europe and Africa share proximity and history, ideas and ideals, trade and technology. You are tied together by the ebb — Ban Ki-moon
I treasure my meetings with individuals affected by autism - parents, children, teachers and friends. Their strength is — Ban Ki-moon
Education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education — Ban Ki-moon
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility. — Ban Ki-moon
Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards h — Ban Ki-moon
Equality for women is progress for all. — Ban Ki-moon
The Millennium Development Goals were a pledge to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity, and free — Ban Ki-moon
Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am comm — Ban Ki-moon