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This is the moral challenge of our generation. Not only are the eyes of the world upon us. More important, succeeding generations depend on us. We cannot rob our children of their future.

Ban Ki-moon

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Ban Ki-moon
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: June 13
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Reason doesn't mean very much in a country like North Korea.
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I have been urging the leaders to listen to the aspirations and challenges of their own people, and engage in dialogue and take very bold measures. Normally, to their regret, these measures and bold reforms come too late, too little.
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I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
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On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us redouble our efforts to build societies in which slavery truly is a term for the history books.
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I am not a national leader. If I am a national leader I can speak out all that I want.
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