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Let me begin by thanking you for your work keeping communities safe around the world and realizing the values of the United Nations on the ground.
You — and the nearly 10,000 UN Policewomen and men you lead —are the embodiment of multilateralism in action.
My report on “Our Common Agenda”, highlights the need for a “new vision for the rule of law” and a “new agenda for peace”.
These efforts are an important complement to our Action for Peacekeeping initiative and A4P+.
Your work is a crucial part of the picture — ensuring that police represent and are responsive to the communities they serve, including women and marginalized groups.
Advancing accountability.
Fulfilling our mission lawfully and humanely.
I encourage you to keep strengthening our positive impact by fostering innovative and data-driven policing.
And keep encouraging your officers to spread UN values everyday and everywhere.
Once again, thank you for your service.