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For over two decades, the Police Division in the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions of the Department of Peace Operations has developed several initiatives to increase the participation of women across the full spectrum of United Nations policing functions as part of its efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and mandate delivery. The United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award is one such initiative.

Police First Sergeant Renita Rismayanti of Indonesia is the 2023 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Security Council Authorizes Multinational Security Support Mission for Haiti for Initial Period of One Year, by Vote of 13 in Favour with 2 Abstentions

Security Council highlights sanctions in tackling Haitian gangs, but underscores need for dialogue, effective police, in resolving country’s crises.

General Assembly adopts three texts on police, persons with disabilities, Credentials Committee, also concluding Law of Sea Convention debate.

Women in United Nations Police play critical role towards fostering community trust, protecting most vulnerable groups, speakers tell Security Council.

Guest: Denise Brown, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine.  She will brief remotely on the situation in Ukraine. 

The Summit is being held from 31 August through 1 September 2022.

Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the Third United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS).

Chief Warrant Officer Alizéta Kabore Kinda of Burkina Faso is the 2022 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year.