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We Stand Behind Sexual Abuse Victims, He Says, as Members Hear from Chair of Peacebuilding Commission’s Country Configuration Following peaceful elections bearing the promise of ushering stability and democracy into the Central African Republic, the Government must capitalize on the positive momentum by instituting key economic, judicial and security reforms, the head of United Nations peacekeeping told the Security Council this morning.

I am honoured to be here today at the closing of this first Conference of Chiefs of Defence ever held at the United Nations. I understand you have had a fruitful meeting.  I am encouraged by your discussions.  There is wide agreement on the value and crucial role of United Nations peacekeeping and peace operations. Constant, inclusive and transparent dialogue with all stakeholders is fundamental to strengthening our partnership. Your meeting here represents a critical moment in this dialogue and, in fact, for UN peace operations.

Under-Secretary-General for Field Support  Mr. Atul Khare Chiefs of Defence Conference Agenda Item 6: Challenges and Opportunities for Mission  Support in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations  27 March 2015 – ECOSOC Chamber  Excellencies, 

Eighteen months ago, Bentiu, like most towns in South Sudan, was bustling with the restlessness of markets, people trading and children going to school.  UNMISS, the UN Mission in South Sudan, was busy supporting development and growth in the world’s youngest nation.