Ban welcomes peaceful elections in Burkina Faso, salutes participation of women
Dec 01, 2015, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the peaceful conduct of the presidential and legislative elections in Burkina Faso over the weekend and congratulated the people of Burkina Faso for their enthusiastic participation, "which shows their strong commitment to the democratic process."
Ban appoints experienced Australian national as UN disaster risk reduction chief
Nov 28, 2015, at 02:16 pm
New York, Nov 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday announced the appointment of Australia's Robert Glasser as Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).
Ban takes call for action on climate change to Commonwealth summit in Malta
Nov 28, 2015, at 02:05 pm
New York, Nov 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took his call for urgent action on climate change to the Heads of Government of the 53-nation, 2.2-billion-people-strong Commonwealth on Friday, declaring that the stars seemed aligned for at last making major progress on the issue.
Ban appoints UN officials as Chef de Cabinet and Deputy Chef de Cabinet ad interim
Nov 28, 2015, at 02:03 pm
New York, Nov 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday announced the appointment of Edmond Mulet of Guatemala as his Chef de Cabinet, and Patrick Carey of Ireland as his Deputy Chef de Cabinet ad interim.
Ban tells world why he cares 'so deeply' about climate change
Nov 26, 2015, at 01:45 pm
New York, Nov 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Reminding the world that the sooner action is taken to tackle climate change, the greater the benefits for all, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday said that for the nearly nine years, he has been at the head of the Organization, he has travelled the world to the front-lines of climate change, and spoken repeatedly with world leaders, business people and citizens about the need for an urgent global response.
Ban concerned over downing of Russian plane by Turkish Air Force
Nov 25, 2015, at 03:46 pm
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is seriously concerned over the downing of a Russian military jet by the Turkish Air Force earlier on Tuesday, and has urged all relevant parties to take urgent measures with a view to de-escalating tensions, according to his spokesperson.
Ban expresses concern over blocking of essential supplies on Nepal-India border
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:50 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday underlined his growing concern over the blocking of essential supplies on the Nepal-India border and called on all sides to lift these restrictions without further delay.
Ban establishes panel to broaden access to quality medicines at affordable costs
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the establishment of 15-member High-Level Panel on health technology innovation and access, in an effort to escalate investments in research and development for diseases where financial returns are not guaranteed.
Ban outlines role for Security Council in strengthening peace operations
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:41 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): With the complex demands of today's conflicts putting "enormous burdens on our peace and security tools," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday highlighted key areas where the United Nations Security Council could help, namely through political engagement; better design and implementation of UN peace operation mandated; and reinvigorated partnerships.
Ban warns of misplaced suspicions of Muslim refugees, migrants after terror attacks
Nov 21, 2015, at 02:37 pm
New York, Nov 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As last week's terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut continue to reverberate round the world with calls to restrict refugee and migrant movement in the name of security, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday warned against "misplaced suspicions" about refugees and migrants, especially Muslims, who can help fight violent extremism.
Ban urges to Myanmar Prez for cooperation following opposition election win
Nov 20, 2015, at 03:50 pm
New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): In a telephone conversation with Myanmar's President Thein Sein on Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on all sides to cooperate in addressing the South-East Asian country’s major challenges following the opposition’s election victory this month.
Ban appeals for more information on Dag Hammarskjöld's death
Nov 19, 2015, at 02:00 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged United Nations Member States to make available all information they may have in their possession related to the circumstances and conditions of the crash that killed Dag Hammarskjöld while he was serving as UN chief more than 50 years ago, saying previous requests “have not been conclusively answered†and that unreleased material "may still be available" that could shed new light into his death.
Ban phones France's Hollande to offer condolences in wake of terrorist attacks
Nov 19, 2015, at 01:57 pm
New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On a phone call to French President François Hollande, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated his condemnation of the terrorist attacks in Paris last week, and presented his condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of France.
'Tolerance must be taught, nurtured and defended,' says Ban
Nov 17, 2015, at 01:52 pm
New York, Nov 17 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Tolerance is much more than passively accepting the "other;" it brings obligations to act, and must be taught, nurtured and defended, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday, calling on the world to recognize the mounting threat posed by those who strive to divide, and pledge to forge a path defined by dialogue and mutual understanding.
Ban warns against cuts in development aid to finance response to refugee crisis
Nov 12, 2015, at 02:29 pm
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Reducing development assistance to finance the cost of refugee flows is counter-productive, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday, declaring that "helping people in need should not be a zero-sum game."
Ban calls on world leaders to shun xenophobia, open their hearts to refugee influx
Nov 12, 2015, at 02:12 pm
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Voicing deep concern at those who exploit the suffering of refugees to stoke xenophobia and spew hate speech, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called on European leaders, and the world at large, to stand true to the values of human of rights and respect the dignity of people fleeing conflict and poverty in Syria and elsewhere.
'Turn digital divides into digital opportunities,' Ban tells annual UN forum
Nov 11, 2015, at 02:21 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth NEWS/IBNS): To cover the "breadth and depth" of the recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals, the potential of the data revolution must be explored through the use of new and non-traditional sources of data, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed at the 10th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which opened today in João Pessoa, Brazil.
Ban stresses empowering youth to lead global progress
Nov 11, 2015, at 02:12 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday commemorated the fifth anniversary of the UN Academic Impact and lauded the contributions made by the initiative in providing the world with ideas for some of its most pressing problems.
Ban appoints veteran UN senior leader Benomar as his Special Adviser
Nov 10, 2015, at 02:07 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday announced the appointment of Jamal Benomar of the United Kingdom as his Special Adviser, at the level of Under-Secretary-General.
I will never stop calling for an end to the death penalty: Ban
Nov 06, 2015, at 01:47 pm
New York, Nov 6 (Just Earth News/ IBNS): Vowing to never stop calling for an end to the death penalty, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said studies have proven that those who are poor, mentally disabled, and/or are minorities are at higher risk of receiving the death sentence, regardless of guilt or innocence.
Ban welcomes decision by Turkey to provide access to burial sites in Cyprus
Nov 06, 2015, at 01:42 pm
New York, Nov 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following a confirmation from the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mustafa Akinci, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday welcomed the decision by Turkey to allow access to the Committee on Missing Persons excavation teams, to 30 suspected burial sites in the military areas in the north of Cyprus.
'Climate change knows no national borders,' Ban says
Nov 05, 2015, at 02:56 pm
New York, Nov 4 (IBNS): With the "deadline" for concluding a universal climate agreement just four weeks away, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday warned that despite months of talks and critical pledges on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, key issues still remain in play – on equity and differentiation, on finance and ambition – requiring world leaders to give clear guidance to their negotiators to seek compromise and reach a fair, universal deal at the upcoming UN climate conference in Paris.
Ban offers sympathies to Israel on 20th anniversary of assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
Nov 04, 2015, at 01:12 pm
New York, Nov 4 (IBNS): Marking the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has offered his deepest sympathies to the citizens of the State of Israel, and, noting current tensions in the region, urged all parties to be guided by the late Israeli leader's realization "that the path to true security and strength is through dialogue and compromise."
'Cycle of impunity' must end, Ban declares, honouring killed journalists
Nov 03, 2015, at 01:56 pm
New York, Nov 3 (IBNS): Marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is honouring journalists and media workers who were killed in the line of duty for merely 'reporting the truth' and is underscoring the importance of protecting their rights and ensuring they can report freely.
Ban welcomes restart of trilateral meet between Republic of Korea, Japan, China
Nov 03, 2015, at 01:44 pm
New York, Nov 3 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the Summit Meeting held between the Republic of Korea, Japan and China on 1 November in Seoul, and lauded the leaders for resuming the trilateral meetings.
Ban concerned by continuous exercise of hate speech ahead of Myanmar elections
Nov 02, 2015, at 02:36 pm
New York, Nov 2 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday expressed deep concern at the continuous resort to hate speech, provocation of communal hostilities and the abuse of religion for political purposes, incited by "extreme element among the majority community in Myanmar".
Ban applauds six decades of principled leadership of Spain at the UN
Oct 30, 2015, at 02:38 pm
New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday commended the leading role played by Spain, since it first joined the UN 60 years ago, by supporting the Organization in all its activities, including tackling terrorism, aiding women empowerment, peace, security and contributing towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and developing the new Agenda 2030.
'Terrorism is on the march' Ban tells global dialogue in Madrid
Oct 29, 2015, at 03:21 pm
New York, Oct 29 (IBNS): Despite the world's best efforts, "terrorism is on the march" and the violent ideas that fuel it are spreading, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Wednesday, telling delegations gathered for a global dialogue in Madrid that a unified, multi-dimensional and rights-based response is required to wipe out the scourge.
Ban condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan on religious holiday
Oct 24, 2015, at 02:51 pm
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned Friday's bombing of a procession of worshippers marking the Shia religious holiday of Ashura in Jacobabad, and the recent terrorist attacks in the Pakistani provinces of Balochistan and Sindh.
'Still time to step back from brink,' says Ban, returning from Middle East
Oct 24, 2015, at 02:43 pm
New York, Oct 24 (IBNS): Upon his return from an emergency visit to the crisis-torn Middle East where he reported having "long and detailed" discussions with Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian leaders, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday said "there is still time to step back from the brink," despite anger and polarization in the region.