Secretary-General unveils sculpture at UN to commemorate Olympic Truce
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Channel: United Nations · 2009 · News & Politics
United Nations, New York, 20 October 2009 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the importance of the global call for a halt to all fighting during the Olympics, as he unveiled a sculpture at United Nations Headquarters, ahead of the Winter Games to be held in Vancouver, Canada, next year. These pauses in fighting save lives, he said at the unveiling. They make it possible for humanitarian workers to reach people in need. And they open up diplomatic space to negotiate lasting solutions. A truce is a prelude to true peace. Mr. Ban said he hoped that when athletes meet in Vancouver in 2010, fighters will lay down their arms. View the entire event (Real Media, 23 minutes): http://webcast.un.org/ramgen/ondemand/specialevents/2009/se091020pm.rm News story: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32640&Cr=olympic&Cr1=
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