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Building a Better Future for All : Selected Speeches of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 2007-2012

by United Nations
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Building a Better Future for All : Selected Speeches of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 2007-2012 - Thryft
Building a Better Future for All : Selected Speeches of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 2007-2012 - Thryft

Global challenges, global solutions for a better future.

This book would be a great read for individuals interested in global issues and the role of the United Nations in addressing them. The speeches by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon provide a unique insight into the organization's efforts towards peace, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law. The book showcases the progress made and the challenges faced by the international community in the early years of the 21st century.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Building a Better Future for All : Selected Speeches of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 2007-2012

by United Nations
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ISBN: 9789211012712
Authors: United Nations
Publisher: United Nations
Date of Publication: 2013-03-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics, Personal Development
Related Topics: Political Science, Government, Society, Politics, Social Justice
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 3 readers)

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The United Nations works across the world for peace, sustainable development, human rights and the rule of law. This collection of speeches by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon shows the breadth of those efforts advances and struggles alike at a time of profound transition for the human family. Since taking office in 2007, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has sought to mobilize the international community behind global solutions to urgent challenges ranging from climate change and poverty to armed conflict and the spread of deadly weapons. The goal: dignity, freedom and opportunity for all."
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Global challenges, global solutions for a better future.

This book would be a great read for individuals interested in global issues and the role of the United Nations in addressing them. The speeches by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon provide a unique insight into the organization's efforts towards peace, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law. The book showcases the progress made and the challenges faced by the international community in the early years of the 21st century.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.