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The UN is only as strong as its 193 Member States want it to be
Ban Ki-moon
Elder Emeritus Ban Ki-moon spoke on behalf of The Elders at the UN Security Council Open Debate on ‘Leadership for Peace: Future UN Leadership’, calling for reform of the Council and the role of the Secretary-General.
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Ban Ki-moon becomes Elder Emeritus
Ban Ki-moon
The Elders announced today that Ban Ki-moon will step down from full-time duties and become an Elder Emeritus.
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The UN saved my family, now we must find the courage to save it
Ban Ki-moon
03 Jun 2025
In our latest newsletter, Ban Ki-moon says the UN needs bold reform to ensure it serves and protects humanity.
Newsletters
President Carter exemplified the leadership we need
Ban Ki-moon
06 Jan 2025
Ban Ki-moon reflects on the legacy of Jimmy Carter, a founding Elder, and calls for reforms at the UN as its 80th anniversary approaches.
Speeches and Discussions
The Miwon Prize gives fresh impetus, validation and responsibility to The Elders' mission
Ban Ki-moon
29 Nov 2024
Ban Ki-moon accepts the Miwon Peace Prize on behalf of The Elders, in recognition of their dedication to global peace
Speeches and Discussions
The UN Security Council must step up to protect children in armed conflict
Ban Ki-moon
27 Jun 2024
We need to see an urgent change of direction in global decision-making
In our latest newsletter, Ban Ki-moon reflects on the Munich Security Conference last month and calls for long-view leadership, a bold new approach to global decision-making that prioritises collaboration, compassion and accountability.
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America’s health system prioritises profit over care
13 Nov 2017
Speaking at WalkTogether for Health for All on 8 November in New York, Ban Ki-moon reiterates the universality of the health SDG and urges courageous political leadership to respond to the emerging American consensus for a publicly financed heal
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Everyone must ensure a more peaceful world for future generations
02 Nov 2017
Following his first Elders' board meeting and conversation with the British Council's future young leaders, Ban Ki-moon reflects on the need to ensure a more peaceful world to allow younger generations to meet their potential to the fullest extent.
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Elders join Ban Ki-moon in convening health leaders
01 Jun 2008
Opinion
Women’s rights must be at the centre of the global recovery
Ban Ki-moon emphasises the responsibility of men in tackling systemic inequalities and the violence and discrimination against women and girls, ahead of the Generation Equality Forum 30 July-2 July 2021. First published in El País.

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