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Liaison Newsletter > LIAISON-Canada Electronic Newsletter #5
Secretary-General's UN Day Speech  October 24, 1996, His Excellency Boutros-Boutros Ghali broadcast to the world what may be his final United Nations Day Message as Secretary General of the UN. Below is the transcript to his speech. "The United Nations represent the keystone of the long historic effort for structures of international cooperation in the service of humanity. In the United Nations, for the first time in history, the world found a mechanism for share endeavour (sic) on a truly global scale. In the United Nations, States found an impartial mediator - and in the United Nations peace-keeping, an essential tool. Entire societies found support for political, economic and social development. All Peoples found a supporter of human rights and an advocate of international law. We must continue to build on our successes. We must not be deterred by setbacks. Let us look forward. Let us continue to work for reform and rationalization to strengthen and improve international cooperation. The process of reform and renewal already under way at the United Nations has produced a vision of the future to guide our efforts in the period ahead. It is in essence, a simple vision of a United Nations at work. The will of Member States can be mobilized to fulfill the vision of the United Nations. The entire family of nations demonstrate courage worthy of the vision before us. A United Nations that works will help all People, men, women and children take advantage of emerging opportunities - opportunities the United Nations has helped to bring about - for peace, development and democratization. A United Nations that works has the capacity to attend to the increasing array of problems beyond the reach or interest of any single State or group of States. The United Nations provide a unique instrument to translate global consensus into concrete commitments and joint action. Here, statehood is reinforced in an emerging international system. Here, the weak have a voice that is strong and clear. Here, lies the heart of our common endeavour for a better world. We all have a stake in the world Organization whose sole purpose is common progress. Beyond all the obstacles lie bright prospects for our future - the future of all Peoples, and all nations.
In this spirit , let us proudly celebrate United Nations Day."
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