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
BKMC Video Update - November 2018
Check out the second video update of the Ban Ki-moon Centre's activities, events, and projects from August to early November 2018!
Co-chair Ban Ki-moon Engagements
Check out the video update of various engagements of BKMC Co-chair Ban Ki-moon from August to early November 2018.
Online Lecture Series on 'Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon'
In partnership with Yonsei University and Coursera, the series cover topics such as People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership. The lectures are taught by the board members of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens.
News
Mentorship Program for Young Muslim Austrian Women in Cooperation with Muslim Youth Austria (MJÖ)
On January 16th, the Ban Ki-moon Centre met with members of Muslim Youth Austria (MJÖ), Melisa Boskovic and Nesrin El-Isa, to ...
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BKMC strengthens its partnership with UNESCO APCEIU
On February 18th, 2019, the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens and its partner UNESCO APCEIU had an official MOU signing ...
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Experts’ Meeting on Teaching and Learning Responsible Transformative Engagement
On the 16th and 17th of February the Experts’ Meeting on Teaching and Learning Responsible Transformative Engagement organized by the Centre, ...
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BKMC co-organizes the symposium on “Empowering Women and Supporting Youth in Development and Citizenship” in Kuwait
In cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development of ...
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The 3rd BKMC Board meeting takes place in Kuwait
On February 11-12th, the 3rd Board meeting of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens took place in Kuwait. The ‘Why Group’ ...
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