Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens 반기문 세계시민센터

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 Framework

Leadership

Mediation

Advocacy

Education

“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.

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The Elders call for greater commitments to achieve Justice For All

More than 5 billion people do not have meaningful access to justice. This should shame us all. The Elders are calling on all leaders to make more ambitious commitments to achieve Justice For All at the High-Level Political Forum in New York.

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Interview with Helen Clark

Listen to the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand and former UNDP Administrator Helen Clark sharing her idea about what ``global citizenship`` means and how individuals can act as ``global citizens.``

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