Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that the U.N. leads by example.

For my generation, coming of age at the height of the Cold War, fear of nuclear winter seemed the leading existential threat on the horizon. But the danger posed by war to all humanity-and to our planet-is at least matched by climate change.

I am not a national leader. If I am a national leader I can speak out all that I want.

Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.

Reason doesn't mean very much in a country like North Korea.

To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.

Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.