Book details
Ban Ki-Moon: United Nations Secretary-General (Modern World Leaders)
Description
As a child in South Korea, Ban Ki-moon wrote a letter to the U.N. secretary-general regarding the Hungarian uprising against Russia. A few years later in the United States, he met President John F. Kennedy. From then on, Ban desired to work for peace, an aspiration that led him to become South Korea's foreign minister in 2004, at a time when tensions between North Korea and its neighbors were heated. Two years later, he ascended to the position of U.N. secretary-general. Ban has worked to show the benefits of diplomatic approaches in solving conflict, and has called for the world's citizens to change their habits to curb global warming. To restore people's trust in the battered organization, he has set standards for other U.N. staff. In ""Ban Ki-moon"", read how his further success in these areas will attempt to keep the U.N. relevant in an increasingly complex world.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#5
Why to read
- Gain Insight into Global Leadership: Reading about Ban Ki-moon's tenure as the United Nations Secretary-General provides a unique perspective on the complexities and challenges of leading an international organization tasked with maintaining peace, security, and cooperation among nations.
- Understand the Role of the UN: The book offers an in-depth look at how the United Nations operates and the Secretary-General's role in shaping policies and initiatives that have a global impact, helping readers to better understand the functions and importance of this pivotal institution.
- Learn from Ban Ki-moon's Experience: Ban Ki-moon's experiences, as detailed in the book, can serve as valuable lessons for those interested in diplomacy, international relations, and global governance, offering a firsthand account of the skills and diplomacy required to navigate the international stage.
- Be Inspired by His Achievements: Ban Ki-moon's leadership in addressing climate change, advocating for sustainable development, and promoting peace and human rights can inspire readers to become more engaged in global issues and to consider the impact that one individual can have on the world.