Secretary General Statements (2011)

December

6th

Article:Ban welcomes Indonesia’s ratification of treaty banning nuclear tests

Secretary-General, Welcoming Ratification of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty by Indonesian Legislature, Urges “Engaged Leadership” of Remaining States

5th

Review Conference Can Boost Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Biological Science, Technology, Secretary-General Says in Message to States Parties

November

28th

Secretary-General, in Message to States Parties to Mine Ban Treaty, Calls for Destruction of Landmine Stockpiles, Support for Victims, Families

22nd

“We Cannot Rest Until We Destroy All Chemical Arms”, Secretary-General Tells Meeting of States Parties to Chemical Weapons Convention

14th

Secretary-General, in Message to Conference Reviewing Certain Conventional Weapons Convention, Calls for Easing Burden of Conflict on Civilians

11th

Secretary-General Hails Conference of High Contracting Parties to Amended Protocol V on Conventional Weapons as Chance for Better Civilian Protection

9th

Secretary-General Urges High Contracting Parties on Conventional Weapons Treaty to Bolster Support for Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War

October

26th

Secretary-General Highlights Crucial Role Civil Society Organizations Can Play in Sustainable Development, Disarmament, Helping Countries in Transition

24th

Press Article Dream of nuclear-weapon-free world is possible, Ban says

Remarks to Nuclear Disarmament Conference EastWest Institute, New York

September

28th

Secretary-General, at Event Commemorating Counter-Terrorism Resolution, Stresses Continuing Threat, Importance of Engagement by Security Council

23rd

Until There Is Universal Adherence to Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty, No Guarantee that Nuclear Tests Will Not Happen Again, Says Secretary-General Press Article

Summoning States to Ratify Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty, Secretary-General Says Message Is Clear: “Time for Waiting Has Passed, Take the Initiative and Lead”

22nd

For People Living in Fear of Effects of Radiation, Secretary-General Says Trust Must Be Ensured, Requiring Demonstrated Results in Achieving Maximum Safety

Effects of Nuclear Accidents Respect No Borders, Says Secretary-General Opening High-level Meeting, Calling for Strong International Safety Standards

Secretary-General’s Statement on High-level Meeting on Nuclear Safety and Security

21st

Secretary-General, Introducing Report in General Assembly, Outlines “Generational Opportunities” to Shape Tomorrow’s World by Today’s Decisions – We need global action. We need strong international safety standards to prevent future disasters. Let us keep pushing on disarmament and non-proliferation. Let us fulfill the dream “a world free of nuclear weapons.”

19th

Message to General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna, 19 September 2011 Delivered by High Representative Sergio Duarte

15th

At Peace Bell Ceremony, Secretary-General Says: “Now Let Us Ring the Bell; Let Us Ring It Loud So That Its Message of Hope Will Be Heard Far and Wide”

Press Conference By Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon At United Nations Headquarters ¦We have an important high-level meeting on nuclear safety and security. We will again explore ways to advance the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty key to our effort to create a nuclear-weapon-free world.

13th

Secretary-General’s message to the Second Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Beirut Delivered by Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

August

12th

On International Day against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General Seeks Test-Ban Treaty Ratification for “Safer, Saner World for All.”

6th

Secretary-General’s message to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony

5th

Message to World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs Delivered by Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

July

27th

Secretary-General Cites “Growing Crisis of Confidence” in Remarks to General Assembly Follow-Up to 2010 High-Level Multilateral Disarmament Meeting

Pressure to Break Deadlock in the CD; “No Quick Fixes”, Says SG, “The Problem Lies Not with the Vehicle, but with the Driver”

18th

On Twentieth Anniversary of Brazilian Argentine Agency for Accounting, Control of Nuclear Materials, Secretary-General Acknowledges Significant Milestone

1st

Secretary-General, addressing Pugwash Conference, hails founding body’s efforts to unite scientists, policymakers in advancing human welfare worldwide

June

20th

Secretary-General’s message to the IAEA Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety Delivered by Sergio Duarte, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs.

6th

Press Conference by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at United Nations Headquarters. “In recent years, we have begun to make real progress on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. We must maintain that critical momentum.”

May

31st

World Must Stay Fixed on Ultimate Objective of General and Complete Disarmament; Deterrence Only Invites Endless Arms Race, Says Secretary-General

20th

Secretary-General’s Statement on the launching of a UN system-wide study on the implications of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

April

26th

Secretary-General Welcomes Mandate Extension for Security Council’s 1540 Committee

21st

Secretary-General, Addressing Kyiv Institute of International Relations, Hails Ukraine’s Leading Role in Nuclear Disarmament, Peacekeeping

20th

Highest Standards of Emergency Preparedness Must Be Integral to Global Sustainable Development Strategy, Secretary-General Tells Conference on Nuclear Safety

Secretary-General, in Remembrance Day Message for chemical warfare victims, hails destruction of stockpiles

19th

Secretary-General, at Ukraine Summit on Safe and Innovative Use of Nuclear Energy, Offers Concrete, Practical Steps to Enhancing Future Safety

March

24th

In Solidarity with Atomic Bomb Survivors, Secretary-General Says at Dedication Ceremony He Is Proud to Join Global Call for Abolition of Nuclear Weapons

February

24th

Efforts to Advance Disarmament Agenda Must Intensify, Secretary-General Tells Advisory Board, or “Risk Very Real Possibility of Sliding Backwards”

UN chief urges disarmament forum to start work on fissile material ban treaty

15th

Message to meetings organized by the Japan Council Against Atomic And Hydrogen Bombs launching signature campaign for the start of negotiations for a Convention Banning Nuclear Weapons Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Tokyo

7th

Treaty on Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms Will Inspire Action for Safer, More Secure World, Says Secretary-General, Welcoming Entry into Force

January

26th

Secretary-General Warns Conference on Disarmament that Decade-Long Deadlock Puts Its Credibility at Risk

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