Ban Ki Moon Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Ban Ki Moon quotes, Ban Ki Moon sayings, and Ban Ki Moon proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader or by any government. Ban Ki-moon
The danger posed by war to all of humanity - and to our planet - is at least matched by the climate crisis and global warming. I believe that t he world has reached a critical stage in its efforts to exercise responsible environmental stewardship. Ban Ki-moon
Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people. Ban Ki-moon
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
You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity and widen your vision as a global citizen. Ban Ki-moon
Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance. Ban Ki-moon
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility. Ban Ki-moon
Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance. Ban Ki-moon
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all. Ban Ki-moon
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all. Ban Ki-moon
Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance. Ban Ki-moon
The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded. Ban Ki-moon
We are using resources as if we had two planets, not one. There can be no 'plan B' because there is no 'planet B.' Ban Ki-moon
Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it. Ban Ki-moon
Climate change is, simply, the greatest collective challenge we face as a human family. Ban Ki-moon
Climate change is, simply, the greatest collective challenge we face as a human family. Ban Ki-moon
The United Nations has a proud record of helping millions of people in mine-affected countries. Ban Ki-moon
Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin. Ban Ki-moon
Climate change is destroying our path to sustainability. Ours is a world of looming challenges and increasingly limited resources. Sustainable development offers the best chance to adjust our course. Ban Ki-moon
Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance. Ban Ki-moon
I am disturbed by how states abuse laws on Internet access. I am concerned that surveillance programmes are becoming too aggressive. I understand that national security and criminal activity may justify some exceptional and narrowly-tailored use of surveillance. But that is all the more reason to safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms. Ban Ki-moon
To those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, let me say: You are not alone. Your struggle for an end to violence and discrimination is a shared struggle. Any attack on you is an attack on the universal values the United Nations and I have sworn to defend and uphold. Today, I stand with you, and I call upon all countries and people to stand with you, too. Ban Ki-moon
Globalization is exposing new fault lines - between urban and rural communities, for example. Ban Ki Moon
Defeating racism, tribalism, intolerance and all forms of discrimination will liberate us all, victim and perpetrator alike. Ban Ki-moon
Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere. Ban Ki-moon