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
Ban Ki-moon – Speech to UN Security Council
Speech to UN Security Council Ban Ki-moon Wednesday, 12 June 2019 New York, US Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished Members of ...
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Ban Ki-moon stresses on multilateralism at the UN Security Council
On June 12th, upon the invitation of the United Nations Security Council, BKMC Co-chair Ban Ki-moon attended the Council’s meeting with Mary Robinson, Chair ...
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“Partnering with Young People for Prevention: Sustaining Peace and Addressing Violence, Crime and Corruption”
On June 12th, 2019, the 49th IPI Vienna Seminar took place at the Federal Ministry of Austria for Europe, Integration and ...
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Ban Ki-moon concerns about “what is happening over multilateralism”
On June 11th, 2019, a morning briefing session was held by the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, US. President ...
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The Ban Ki-moon Centre Hosts Second Mentoring Workshop for Austrian Muslim Women
This week, the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens hosted the second workshop for its mentoring project for Muslim women in ...
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