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
Ban Ki-moon Delivers a Keynote at the International Day of Peace Commemorative Roundtable
On September 19th, Co-Chair Ban Ki-moon gave a keynote speech at International Day of Peace Commemorative Roundtable. This event was held ...
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Co-chair Heinz Fischer at the World Manufacturing Convention 2019 Pre-talk
On September 19th, BKMC Co-chair Heinz Fischer had a pre-talk at the World Manufacturing Convention hosted in Hefei of Anhui province with former ...
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Ban Ki-moon met with the president of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
On September 16th, as the chairman of the National Climate and Environment Conference, BKMC Co-chair Ban Ki-moon met with the president ...
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SDSN Youth launches the SDG Students Program in support of the Ban Ki-moon Centre
On September 17th, the SDSN Youth officially announced that the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens is endorsing its SDG Students Program, ...
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Ban Ki-moon Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Adaptation together with Bill Gates and Kristalina Georgieva
On September 11th, as a leader of the Global Commission on Adaptation (GCA) along with Bill Gates, the Co-chair of the ...
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