On International Human Solidarity Day, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasizes the importance of inclusive cooperation in achieving shared goals such as reducing poverty and advancing democratic freedoms. Solidarity is seen as a fundamental value essential for addressing global challenges in an interconnected world. Ban highlights the role of solidarity in initiatives like the World Solidarity Fund and the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development. He acknowledges progress towards the Millennium Development Goals but calls for intensified efforts before the 2015 target date and emphasizes the participatory nature of shaping the post-2015 agenda.
