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31 March 2020 | Op-ed

Zero Hour: Our Region in the Face of the Pandemic
Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary.
17 October 2016 | Statement

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Today, some 1 billion people live in extreme poverty and more than 800 million endure hunger and malnutrition, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns.
1 September 2016 | Op-ed

Inclusive Social Development is Key to Overcoming Poverty and Reducing Inequalities
Opinion column by Laís Abramo, Director of ECLAC’s Social Development Division (published in ECLAC Notes N⁰ 89, September 2016).
20 February 2015 | Statement

World Day for Social Justice
"This year’s commemoration focuses on the scourge of human trafficking and the plight of approximately 21 million women, men and children in various forms of modern slavery", Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
9 August 2014 | Statement

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2014
"The interests of the indigenous peoples must be part of the new development agenda in order for it to succeed", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
2 June 2014 | Op-ed

Reinforcing Complementarity in the Social Agenda of Latin America and the Caribbean
Op-ed by Martín Hopenhayn, Director of ECLAC's Social Development Division, published in ECLAC Notes Nº 80 (June 2014).
3 April 2014 | Op-ed

Latin America needs a new relationship between state, market and society
By Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary (April 2014)
20 February 2014 | Statement

World Day of Social Justice
"The World Day of Social Justice is observed to highlight the power of global solidarity to advance opportunity for all", says in his message the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
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.
2 October 2013 | Statement

International Day of Non-Violence
"The United Nations stands for the peaceful resolution of disputes and the end to all forms of violence", states the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
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.
12 September 2013 | Statement

United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
"South-South cooperation offers real, concrete solutions to common development challenges", 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.
21 March 2013 | Statement

International Day of Forests
"I urge governments, businesses and all sectors of society to commit to reducing deforestation, preventing forest degradation, reducing poverty and promoting sustainable livelihoods for all forest-dependent peoples", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
20 February 2013 | Statement

World Day of Social Justice
"We must strengthen and build institutions and develop policies that promote inclusive development", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
24 October 2012 | Statement

United Nations Day
"On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to live up to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and build a better world for all", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
17 October 2012 | Statement

International Day for Eradication of Poverty
Message by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.
1 October 2012 | Statement

World Habitat Day
"Changing Cities, Building Opportunities".
9 August 2012 | Statement

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
The focus of this year's celebration is "Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices".
11 July 2012 | Statement

World Population Day
"Reproductive health is an indispensable part of the sustainable development equation", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

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