Key Priorities
Major Speeches
Engaging the Public
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises a world that is free and equal, and we will only honour that promise if everyone – without exception – enjoys the protection they deserve.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in message to forum on the International Day against Homophobia, The Hague, (Netherlands) 16 May '13
- Syria conference should be held ‘as soon as possible,’ Ban says during visit to Russia
- UN chief appoints head of peacekeeping mission in Mali
- Ban stresses need for Israeli, Palestinian leaders to resume meaningful negotiations
- UN chief ‘very concerned’ about deteriorating security in northeast Nigeria









