Ban Ki-moon to Lead Global Green Growth Initiative
Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, was re-elected as the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)’s Assembly President and Council Chairman on October 16 for the term of…
“UN Must Get Rid of Its Bureaucratic Straight Jacket”
On his first day in office on Monday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for teamwork. He told the staff at the world body’s New York Headquarters that it is…
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Leaves United Nations. Goodbye!
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said goodbye to people at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on Friday. Ban Ki-moon will step down today after leading the global organization…
Has the United Nations Become a Private Club for Entertainment?
According to the United Nations (UN), the year 2016 was a challenging one for the international community. The world body released its annual review summary Wednesday and observed that the…
Israeli Settlements: Trump Proposes Veto. Obama Says “No”
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed Friday the adoption of a Security Council resolution which states that the establishment of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, have…
Aleppo Is Now a Synonym for Hell: Ban Ki-moon
In his last press conference as United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon observed that “the carnage in Syria remains a gaping hole in the global conscience.” “Aleppo is now a synonym…