Peace can prevail if there is will - UN Secretary General
Peace can prevail if there is sufficient will even when countries are
torn by internal strife.
There are many examples where the advocates of peace have
successfully subdued the voices of hate, said United Nations Secretary
General Ban Ki-Moon in his message to mark the International Day of
Peace which falls on September 21, today. His full message reads:
"The International Day of Peace is a global call for ceasefire and
non-violence."
"It is a time to reflect on the horror and cost of war, and on our
duty to resolve disputes peacefully. Most of the victims of conflict are
powerless. Innocent civilians, fathers, mothers, children without peace
they have little hope of improving their lives. Little hope of escaping
poverty."
"Often, those who work on behalf the powerless are also targets.
Journalists, medical professionals, humanitarian workers. United Nations
staff and peacekeepers have all found themselves under attack.
Combatants, warlords, arms suppliers and their sponsors continue to
display a cruel disrespect for life. On this International Day of Peace,
I remind all of them that there is another way. A better way. The path
of peace."
"There are many examples where the advocates of peace have
successfully subdued the voices of hate.
"I also draw hope from the renewed engagement of the international
community on the issue of nuclear disarmament. That is why I have
launched the WMD-We Must Disarm!"
"On this International Day of Peace, I have a simple message for all:
We Must Disarm! We must have peace. I appeal to people throughout the
world to join in this effort. Support the United Nations, and do your
part for peace." |