Rule of Law- A key pillar in the UN’s efforts to prevent conflict and sustain peace

New York, 14 June 2017 - H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, during the opening of the session. “A strong rule of law provides framework for a well-functioning government and is catalytic to all the Sustainable Development Goals,” said H.E. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations in her opening remarks.

 

“Rule of Law assistance is a key pillar in the UN’s efforts to prevent conflict and sustain peace. Advancing domestic legal frameworks, strengthening justice and law enforcement institutions in accordance with international standards, and improving access to justice and security services with a special focus on the most vulnerable can go far in preventing the outbreak, escalation, or recurrence of conflict,” she further stated. The high level plenary of the UNDP Annual Rule of Law Meeting outlined priorities on how best to support the rule of law and human rights within the Sustaining Peace agenda, and reflected on strategic priorities for the future of international rule of law assistance. © UNDP / Freya Morales

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