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  1. Religious sites should be places of worship, not war. To my horror, in recent months Jews have been murdered in synagogues, Muslims gunned down in mosques & Christians killed at prayer. This is why we've launched a plan to safeguard religious sites & protect worshippers.

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  2. I met with scientists who produced research on where we are falling short and what needs to be done to achieve the by 2030. We must redouble our efforts to eradicate poverty, ensure human well-being, and protect our planet.

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  3. These 3,758 backpacks represent each of the 3,758 children killed in conflict last year. This is heartbreaking and unacceptable. May these backpacks become a universal symbol of hope, and a heartfelt cry for peace.

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  4. As one of many UN colleagues who call New York City home, my thoughts are with the loved ones of those lost on 9/11. The compassion, solidarity & bravery that we saw in the aftermath of that terrible day continue to inspire us to achieve a better world for all.

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  5. People around the world are calling for ambitious and decisive . In less than two weeks, at the Climate Action Summit in New York, leaders have an opportunity to show they are listening and responding to that call.

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    Sep 8

    Bahamas: UN & partners are supporting emergency response with food, water, hygiene packs, medical teams & more after .

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  7. It is not acceptable to destroy and contaminate the environment. It is not acceptable for people to suffer from radioactive fallout. In the 21st century, nuclear testing is simply not acceptable.

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  8. Hundreds of millions of people around the world –mostly women– don’t know how to read or write properly, missing out on a basic life skill. On and every day, let’s continue pushing for quality education so that no one is left behind.

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  9. Every day I witness the dedication, courage & sacrifice of UN staff, as they work around the world to make it a better place for those less fortunate than themselves. On UN staff day, I would like to express my gratitude for their work, & my pride in calling them my colleagues.

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  10. I’m deeply saddened by the lives lost and terrible destruction caused by in the Bahamas. People who have lost everything are in desperate need of shelter, safe drinking water and food. The UN will continue to support relief and recovery efforts.

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  11. Aid workers, peacekeepers and communities are doing heroic work to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But a severe lack of funding could mean not only losing ground but losing the battle. We cannot let this happen.

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  12. Thank you Your Holiness Pope Francis for your call to . We need bolder action and stronger political will to win the battle against the climate emergency.

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  13. Un vent d’espoir souffle sur la République démocratique du Congo. Je quitte le pays inspiré par l’optimisme du peuple congolais qui poursuit son chemin vers la paix et la stabilité. Les Nations Unies seront à vos côtés tout au long du chemin.

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  14. Winds of hope are blowing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I leave the country inspired by the optimism of the Congolese people as they continue their journey towards peace and stability. The UN will support you every step of the way.

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  15. Le peuple congolais lutte courageusement contre Ebola, tout en affrontant d’autres défis sanitaires comme la rougeole et le paludisme; il est également très préoccupé par la situation sécuritaire dans la région. La réponse humanitaire ne doit pas ignorer ces faits.

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  16. L’énergie et l’optimisme que j’ai vus aujourd’hui chez les survivants d’Ebola renforcent ma conviction que cette épidémie sera vaincue. La communauté internationale doit soutenir tous les efforts en cours pour atteindre cet objectif.

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  17. The Congolese people are courageously fighting Ebola, while facing other health challenges - like measles and malaria. They’re also very concerned for the security situation in the region. The humanitarian response cannot overlook this.

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  18. The energy and optimism of the Ebola survivors I met today give me hope that this outbreak will be defeated. The international community must support all ongoing efforts to make this happen.

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  19. Vaincre Ebola n’est pas facile, mais c'est possible. Aujourd’hui, j’ai visité un centre de traitement en République démocratique du Congo où j’ai rencontré des malades, des survivants et des travailleurs humanitaires. Ils ont tout mon respect et mon admiration.

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  20. Defeating Ebola is not easy, but it is possible. Today I visited a treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where I met patients, survivors and aid workers. They have my full respect and admiration.

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