229 Quotes by Ban Ki-Moon

Extreme weather events continue to grow more frequent and intense in rich and poor countries alike, not only devastating lives, but also infrastructure, institutions, and budgets – an unholy brew which can create dangerous security vacuums.

Men must teach each other that real men do not violate or oppress women – and that a woman’s place is not just in the home or the field, but in schools and offices and boardrooms.

I call on men and boys everywhere to join us. Violence against women and girls will not be eradicated until all of us – men and boys – refuse to tolerate it.

Every literate woman is a victory over poverty.

Society’s dependence on fossil fuels is jeopardising social and economic progress.

Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call 'global challenges,' which require global solidarity.

Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.

This Earth is our only home. Together, we must protect and cherish it.

Equality for women is progress for all.