Ban Ki-moon

"Inclusive education is not a privilege. It is a fundamental human right."

- Ban Ki-moon

"One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key to solving broad challenges. When governments, the United Nations, businesses, philanthropies and civil society work hand-in-hand, we can achieve great things."

- Ban Ki-moon

"Schools connect children to their communities. Jobs connect adults to their societies. Persons with autism deserve to walk the same path."

- Ban Ki-moon

"Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth... these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all."

- Ban Ki-moon

"We declare that human rights are for all of us, all the time: whoever we are and wherever we are from; no matter our class, our opinions, our sexual orientation."

- Ban Ki-moon

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

- Ban Ki-moon

"The Arab Awakening or Arab Spring has transformed the geopolitical landscape."

- Ban Ki-moon

"Throughout human history, in any great endeavour requiring the common effort of many nations and men and women everywhere, we have learned - it is only through seriousness of purpose and persistence that we ultimately carry the day. We might liken it to riding a bicycle. You stay upright and move forward so long as you keep up the momentum."

- Ban Ki-moon