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20 December 2013 | Statement

Human Solidarity Day

"This year we mark Human Solidarity Day with the resolve to work together to bridge the remaining gaps to reach the Millennium Development Goals", says in his message the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

3 December 2013 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

"We must remove all barriers that affect the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in society", the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.

1 October 2013 | Statement

International Day of Older Persons

"We must address shifting demographics, especially the needs and concerns of the world's increasing number of older persons", declares the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.

30 September 2013 | Press Release

Executive Secretary of ECLAC Calls for Promotion of Social Covenants for Equality in the Region

Alicia Bárcena presented the document Structural Change for Equality: An Integrated Approach to Development at a seminar at Columbia University.

23 September 2013 | Press Release

Peru Will Host the Thirty-fifth Session of ECLAC

Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eda Rivas, and the ECLAC Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, signed an agreement to this effect in Lima.

17 September 2013 | Statement

International Day of Peace

"This year we are highlighting Education for Peace. Education is vital for fostering global citizenship and building peaceful societies", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

19 August 2013 | Statement

World Humanitarian Day

"This year, our World Humanitarian Day campaign is calling on people to answer a question: What do you think the world needs more of?", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

12 August 2013 | Statement

International Youth Day

"This year's observance of International Youth Day focuses on the issue of youth migration", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

18 July 2013 | Statement

Nelson Mandela International Day

"At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Mandela, his family and with all the people of South Africa", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

18 July 2013 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls for Equality Covenants in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Commission's Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, addressed an international seminar on development, which was also attended by President Dilma Rousseff.

8 July 2013 | Press Release

ECLAC Joins CARICOM Summit Celebration of Forty Years of Integration

Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, participated on behalf of the United Nations' Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

26 June 2013 | Statement

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

"Let us work together to end torture throughout the world and ensure that countries provide reparation for victims", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

29 May 2013 | Statement

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

"United Nations peacekeeping is increasingly called on to deploy multi-dimensional operations to help countries transition from conflict to peace", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

3 May 2013 | Statement

World Press Freedom Day

"As we mark World Press Freedom Day, let us pledge to do our utmost to enable all journalists in all media to do their jobs", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

21 March 2013 | Statement

World Down Syndrome Day

"Working together, we can help build an equitable, just and inclusive world that celebrates diversity, is free of discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.