Ulaanbaatar
Ban Ki-Moon, the Peace Advocate
Society
Ulaanbaatar, November 2, 2024 /MONTSAME/. On the National Pride Day, the 862nd Anniversary of the Birth of Great Emperor Chinggis Khaan, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa awarded the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan, to the 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.
Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon became known for his unique diplomatic approach and commitment to global peace and unity. Mr. Ban Ki-Moon led complex and resource-intensive efforts to strengthen peacekeeping operations, protect human rights, improve humanitarian responses, prevent violent extremism, and accelerate disarmament.
In his first month in office, Ban Ki-Moon proposed restructuring the Department of Peace Operations into two units and merging the divisions overseeing the Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). However, these proposals met with resistance from members of the UN General Assembly, especially from developing countries. Ban Ki-Moon, using a blend of political and diplomatic strategies, personally met with ambassadors and succeeded in securing approval for his initiatives by mid-March 2007.
Ban Ki-Moon proposed three key reforms for UN Peacekeeping Operations. He advocated efforts to prevent conflicts and mediate disputes, which he believed could eliminate the costly need for peacekeeping missions. His second goal was to overhaul the planning and operational approach of peacekeeping missions. Lastly, he aimed to establish a foundational mechanism at global and regional levels to address peace and security challenges.
Achieving these objectives, he founded a dedicated unit to support mediation efforts and help manage, prevent, and resolve conflicts, bringing accountability for human rights violations related to Gaza, Guinea, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Ban Ki-Moon also played a pivotal role in enhancing the role of the UN's 120,000 peacekeepers worldwide. His advocacy for disarmament included reviving stalled disarmament programs, and he sought solutions to break through longstanding diplomatic deadlocks. In the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident, he called for strengthened International Safety Standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
