His Excellency Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General of the United Nations
About The Speaker
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations. His priorities have been to mobilise world leaders around a set of new global challenges, from climate change and economic upheaval to pandemics and increasing pressures involving food, energy and water. He has sought to be a bridgebuilder, to give voice to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, and to strengthen the organisation itself.
“I grew up in war”, the Secretary-General has said, “and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big part of what led me to pursue a career in public service. As Secretary-General, I am determined to see this organisation deliver tangible, meaningful results that advance peace, development and human rights.”
Mr Ban took office on 1 January 2007. Highlights of his tenure include promoting sustainable development, empowering women, supporting countries facing crisis or instability, strengthening the UN as well as generating a new momentum on disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation. On 21 June 2011, he was unanimously re-elected by the General Assembly and will continue to serve until 31 December 2016.
Sustainable Development, Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment
29 August 2016
We need a true global partnership of nations, organizations, businesses and communities to fulful the Agenda's core promise to leave no one behind.
His Excellency Ban Ki-moon started his speech by thanking Singapore for playing an active role in supporting the agenda of United Nations. He went on to share about what UN has done and will continue to do to address climate change and gender inequality issues. He also encouraged the youths to step up and be agents of change.
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UN-Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in Singapore
Speaking at the Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series yesterday organised by SMU, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon delivered a lecture about the importance for Asian countries to look past differences and work towards a common vision ahead. He also said that climate change is an issue close to his heart.
UN secretary appeals for Singapore to ratify the Paris Agreement
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has appealed for Singapore to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change. He is pushing for this agreement to take effect by the end of this year. Speaking at the Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series yesterday organised by SMU, Mr Ban shared his experiences as UN Secretary-General and his perspectives of UN’s role on global issues. More than 3,500 people attended the seminar which was held at Singapore Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, which included foreign diplomats, students from local tertiary institutions, junior colleges, Institute of Technical Education and international schools.
Ban Ki-Moon on climate change and sustainable development goals
Speaking at the Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series yesterday organised by SMU, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon appealed for Singapore to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change. He is pushing for this agreement to take effect by the end of this year. He also said that climate change is an issue close to his heart, as this would have a significant impact on sustainable development goals.