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.

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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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