Jean-Pierre LacroixVerified account

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Under-Secretary-General for | Secrétaire Général Adjoint des Nations Unies aux Opérations de Maintien de la Paix

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  1. 5 hours ago

    Essentiel aux missions de paix, aide à reconstruire les structures policières & former leurs responsables pour créer des capacités institutionnelles durables post-conflit. L'ONU aide aussi à réformer les systèmes judiciaires & pénitenciers.

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    7 hours ago

    Top cops from across the globe took part in the 2nd UN Chiefs of Police Summit () at HQ this week. UNCOPS aims to build on the relationship between UN & national policing efforts, strengthening the response to transnational threats to peace & security.

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  3. Jun 21

    The Secretary-General's initiative aims to mobilize all partners & stakeholders to support, improve & strengthen peacekeeping. is an opportunity for us to exchange views on how to refocus , make it stronger & safer.

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    Jun 14

    UN Peacekeepers serving with conduct a patrol to ensure the security of the local population in Nyiamilima, North Kivu Province🇨🇩. UN Photo 📷 : MONUSCO/Abel Kavanagh

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  5. Jun 14

    to all those celebrating, particularly our who have marked this past month away from the comfort of families. The end of Ramadan provides an opportunity to redouble efforts to help bring peace & stability to those who need it most.

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  6. Jun 14

    Today I briefed on , emphasizing centrality of political process & recent progress, while pointing to challenges in C. Mali. I called on UNSC to give a prioritized, tailored mandate. Work to improve effectiveness & protection of our peacekeepers continues.

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  7. Jun 12

    Yesterday, I briefed UNSC on improving situation in & a new approach to better tailor our work to reality on the ground. Now is the time to plan for future of UN & AU support to Darfur by closely linking drawdown in peacekeeping to build-up in peacebuilding & development

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  8. Jun 11

    Saddened to report a peacekeeper was killed in CAR yesterday, 5th such killing in 2018. Condolences to family of deceased & Govt of . The perpetrators must face justice. We are working hard to improve the safety of our peacekeepers serving in volatile environments.

    We are saddened to report a UN peacekeeper from Burundi🇧🇮 was killed and another injured in an attack yesterday in Bambari, Central African Republic🇨🇫. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the peacekeeper & the Gov of Burundi & the CAR:
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    Jun 7

    In 2017, 2,169 UN Volunteers served in UN peacekeeping operations around the globe. 800+ UN volunteers serve in West & Central Africa, & 400+ UN Volunteers advance peace & development through . We thank them for their service & sacrifice:

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    Jun 6

    Technology is finding new ways to connect us every day. Thanks to a virtual reality film, I shared the experiences of our mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from my office in New York.

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    Jun 5

    Today is UN peacekeepers serving with have applied innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint.

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    Jun 5

    Congratulations to of , who was just elected as President of the 73rd session of the General Assembly!

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  13. Jun 4

    Attristé par la mort d’1 Casque bleu Tanzanien ds attaque contre en Mambéré-Kadéï. Condoléances à la famille du défunt & Gouv de Tanzanie. 4 Casques bleus ont été tués dans des attaques ciblées en RCA en 2018. Le soutien pr une paix durable en RCA restera indéfectible

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    Jun 1

    70 years after the first mission, this VR film reminds us that peacekeepers put themselves in harm’s way every day to save lives, prevent atrocities and protect civilians

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  15. Jun 1

    Celebrating was an occasion to honour peacekeepers who sacrificed their life & also to express immense gratitude to all colleagues serving in the field & at UNHQ. Thank you for your dedication & your outstanding service.

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  16. Jun 1

    Steps are being taken to improve safety & security of personnel—a result of the Santos Cruz report & Action Plan. We are changing mindsets of missions & troops, improving capacity & training, enhancing accountability & ending impunity when personnel are targeted.

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    May 30

    À l’occasion des 70 ans du , découvrez les 7 choses que vous ignoriez sur le rôle de l’ pour faire respecter l’ , au coeur du mandat de la "

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    May 31

    Supporting is not a question of generosity or solidarity but “a question of self-interest for everyone in the international community,” said UN chief wrapping up a two-day visit to the country ►

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  19. May 31

    Stronger performance in peacekeeping means more secure personnel. With the “Action Plan to Reduce Fatalities,” we have made progress in several areas: changing mindsets to suit threat environments, improving training & equipment, & enhancing leadership.

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    May 30

    Secretary-General marked Int. Day of UN Peacekeepers at , which suffered the highest number of casualties last year, bringing a message of gratitude for the service & sacrifice of Blue Helmets serving there & at all operations around the world.

    Secretary-General thanks Blue Helmets in Mali
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