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Secretary General Statements (2011)
December
6th
Article:Ban welcomes Indonesia’s ratification of treaty banning nuclear tests
Secretary-General, Welcoming Ratification of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty by Indonesian Legislature, Urges “Engaged Leadership” of Remaining States
5th
Review Conference Can Boost Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Biological Science, Technology, Secretary-General Says in Message to States Parties
November
28th
Secretary-General, in Message to States Parties to Mine Ban Treaty, Calls for Destruction of Landmine Stockpiles, Support for Victims, Families
22nd
“We Cannot Rest Until We Destroy All Chemical Arms”, Secretary-General Tells Meeting of States Parties to Chemical Weapons Convention
14th
Secretary-General, in Message to Conference Reviewing Certain Conventional Weapons Convention, Calls for Easing Burden of Conflict on Civilians
11th
Secretary-General Hails Conference of High Contracting Parties to Amended Protocol V on Conventional Weapons as Chance for Better Civilian Protection
9th
Secretary-General Urges High Contracting Parties on Conventional Weapons Treaty to Bolster Support for Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War
October
26th
Secretary-General Highlights Crucial Role Civil Society Organizations Can Play in Sustainable Development, Disarmament, Helping Countries in Transition
24th
Press Article Dream of nuclear-weapon-free world is possible, Ban says
Remarks to Nuclear Disarmament Conference EastWest Institute, New York
September
28th
Secretary-General, at Event Commemorating Counter-Terrorism Resolution, Stresses Continuing Threat, Importance of Engagement by Security Council
23rd
Until There Is Universal Adherence to Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty, No Guarantee that Nuclear Tests Will Not Happen Again, Says Secretary-General Press Article
Summoning States to Ratify Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty, Secretary-General Says Message Is Clear: “Time for Waiting Has Passed, Take the Initiative and Lead”
22nd
For People Living in Fear of Effects of Radiation, Secretary-General Says Trust Must Be Ensured, Requiring Demonstrated Results in Achieving Maximum Safety
Effects of Nuclear Accidents Respect No Borders, Says Secretary-General Opening High-level Meeting, Calling for Strong International Safety Standards
Secretary-General’s Statement on High-level Meeting on Nuclear Safety and Security
21st
Secretary-General, Introducing Report in General Assembly, Outlines “Generational Opportunities” to Shape Tomorrow’s World by Today’s Decisions – We need global action. We need strong international safety standards to prevent future disasters. Let us keep pushing on disarmament and non-proliferation. Let us fulfill the dream “a world free of nuclear weapons.”
19th
Message to General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna, 19 September 2011 Delivered by High Representative Sergio Duarte
15th
At Peace Bell Ceremony, Secretary-General Says: “Now Let Us Ring the Bell; Let Us Ring It Loud So That Its Message of Hope Will Be Heard Far and Wide”
Press Conference By Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon At United Nations Headquarters ¦We have an important high-level meeting on nuclear safety and security. We will again explore ways to advance the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty key to our effort to create a nuclear-weapon-free world.
13th
Secretary-General’s message to the Second Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Beirut Delivered by Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
August
12th
On International Day against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General Seeks Test-Ban Treaty Ratification for “Safer, Saner World for All.”
6th
Secretary-General’s message to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
5th
Message to World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs Delivered by Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
July
27th
Secretary-General Cites “Growing Crisis of Confidence” in Remarks to General Assembly Follow-Up to 2010 High-Level Multilateral Disarmament Meeting
Pressure to Break Deadlock in the CD; “No Quick Fixes”, Says SG, “The Problem Lies Not with the Vehicle, but with the Driver”
18th
On Twentieth Anniversary of Brazilian Argentine Agency for Accounting, Control of Nuclear Materials, Secretary-General Acknowledges Significant Milestone
1st
Secretary-General, addressing Pugwash Conference, hails founding body’s efforts to unite scientists, policymakers in advancing human welfare worldwide
June
20th
Secretary-General’s message to the IAEA Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety Delivered by Sergio Duarte, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs.
6th
Press Conference by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at United Nations Headquarters. “In recent years, we have begun to make real progress on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. We must maintain that critical momentum.”
May
31st
World Must Stay Fixed on Ultimate Objective of General and Complete Disarmament; Deterrence Only Invites Endless Arms Race, Says Secretary-General
20th
Secretary-General’s Statement on the launching of a UN system-wide study on the implications of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
April
26th
Secretary-General Welcomes Mandate Extension for Security Council’s 1540 Committee
21st
Secretary-General, Addressing Kyiv Institute of International Relations, Hails Ukraine’s Leading Role in Nuclear Disarmament, Peacekeeping
20th
Highest Standards of Emergency Preparedness Must Be Integral to Global Sustainable Development Strategy, Secretary-General Tells Conference on Nuclear Safety
Secretary-General, in Remembrance Day Message for chemical warfare victims, hails destruction of stockpiles
19th
Secretary-General, at Ukraine Summit on Safe and Innovative Use of Nuclear Energy, Offers Concrete, Practical Steps to Enhancing Future Safety
March
24th
In Solidarity with Atomic Bomb Survivors, Secretary-General Says at Dedication Ceremony He Is Proud to Join Global Call for Abolition of Nuclear Weapons
February
24th
Efforts to Advance Disarmament Agenda Must Intensify, Secretary-General Tells Advisory Board, or “Risk Very Real Possibility of Sliding Backwards”
UN chief urges disarmament forum to start work on fissile material ban treaty
15th
Message to meetings organized by the Japan Council Against Atomic And Hydrogen Bombs launching signature campaign for the start of negotiations for a Convention Banning Nuclear Weapons Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Tokyo
7th
Treaty on Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms Will Inspire Action for Safer, More Secure World, Says Secretary-General, Welcoming Entry into Force
January
26th
Secretary-General Warns Conference on Disarmament that Decade-Long Deadlock Puts Its Credibility at Risk
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