Founders
The Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens is an independent nonprofit organization under Austrian law. The Centre was founded in 2017 and is co-chaired by Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General from 2007 – 2016 and by Heinz Fischer, President of the Republic of Austria from 2004 – 2016.
“Be inspired to go out in the world and to work not only for the betterment of your own country, but the betterment of humankind. Be a global citizen. Act with passion and compassion. Help us to make the world safer and more sustainable today and for the generations that will follow. That is our moral responsibility.” – Ban Ki-moon
Our Mission
Leadership
Mediation
Advocacy
Education
Ban Ki-moon Centre at the European Forum Alpbach 2019
Watch the video of the highlights of the Centre's engagements:
- Attending Opening of the Political and Legal Symposia
- Hosting a Breakout Session ``Promoting the SDGs in Europe with a Global Mindset``
- Meetings with President, Chancellor, and Ministers of Austria and world leaders such as President of the United Nations General Assembly
- Presentation and Award Ceremony of the Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholars
BKMC Video Update
(June - August 2019)
Check out the most recent activities and events of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens!
From June to August, BKMC co-chairs participated in a number of international conferences and meetings, including the UN Security Council where Co-chair Ban delivered an address and the CTBT Science and Technology Conference where Co-chair Fischer delivered a keynote. The Centre also organized a CTBT Youth Event ``Our Present, Our Future`` and co-organized a session ``Empowering Unwed Mothers in Korea`` at the JCI Asia-Pacific Conference.
“Empowering Unwed Mothers in Korea: Combatting Social Stigma and Improving Policies”
At the JCI Asia-Pacific Conference 2019, the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens hosted and co-organized a session in cooperation with Intree, unwed mothers' club in Korea, the Seoul Young Leaders Club (SYLC) of Rotary, and Junior Chamber International (JCI) on June 19th.
News
Co-chair Heinz Fischer gave a keynote speech at the Impact Days 2019
On October 11th, BKMC Co-chair Heinz Fischer delivered an inspirational keynote speech ‘The Global Relevance of the SDGs’ at the Impact ...
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Co-chair Ban Ki-moon gave opening remark to IVI State Forum
On October 11, Co-chair Ban Ki-moon delivered an opening remark at the IVI State Forum 2019 and congratulated IVI’s 22nd anniversary. ...
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BKMC Co-chair Ban Ki-moon delivered a keynote speech at the GCF Private Investment for Climate Conference
As the Chair of the Council of Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Co-chair Ban Ki-moon delivered a keynote speech at the ...
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BKMC Co-chair Ban Ki-moon delivered a keynote speech at the 6th Yoon Hoo-jung Unification Forum
On October 2, Co-chair Ban Ki-moon delivered a keynote speech at the 6th Yoon Hoo-jung Unification Forum held at Ewha Womans ...
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Ban Ki-moon Centre co-hosts a peace talk with the WEP Asia fellows from Afghanistan
The Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens, the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, and the Women in International Security (WIIS) Austria co-hosted ...
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