We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons. When we put an end to nuclear tests, we get closer to eliminating all nuclear weapons. A world free of nuclear weapons will be safer and more prosperous. Ban Ki-moon closeeliminateend share on social
To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members. Ban Ki-moon abilityautismexamine Change image and share on social
Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace agreements that include women are more successful. Parliaments with more women take up a wider range of issues - including health, education, anti-discrimination, and child support. Ban Ki-moon agreementantiboard share on social
I have run with the Olympic Torch during the 2012 summer games in London and the 2014 winter games in Sochi. Ban Ki-moon gamelondonolympic Change image and share on social
All nuclear material in weapons programmes must be subject one day to binding international verification. Ban Ki-moon binddayinternational Change image and share on social
Midori has been a steadfast supporter of the United Nations, as a Messenger of Peace and more recently by encouraging our efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Ban Ki-moon achievedevelopmenteffort Change image and share on social
Raising ambition in 2014 is crucial for arriving at a meaningful climate agreement in 2015. Ban Ki-moon agreementambitionarrive Change image and share on social
Every child, woman and man has a right to enough nutritious food for an active and healthy life. Ban Ki-moon activechildfood Change image and share on social
By strengthening the three pillars of the United Nations - security, development and human rights - we can build a more peaceful, more prosperous and more just world for our succeeding generations. Ban Ki-moon builddevelopmentgeneration Change image and share on social
The United Nations is committed to ridding the world of anti-personnel landmines. Ban Ki-moon anticommitlandmine Change image and share on social