Ensure all those who carry out the vital work of the Organization have the safety they need to fulfill their mission.
The United Nations Secretary-General has called on all countries to support the international treaty protecting UN staff and associated personnel, to ensure all those who carry out the vital work of the Organization have the safety they need to fulfill their mission. In a message commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members , the Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the “extreme dangers” encountered by UN staff and personnel globally.“The threats vary – from deliberate and deadly ambushes to kidnappings, intimidation and unlawful detention. But the thread is the same: these are unacceptable obstacles to fulfilling our mandates and advancing peace, sustainable development, human rights and humanitarian assistance around the globe. National staff are often at particular risk”, he said. According to UN data, as of 15 March, 20 United Nations personnel are in detention, including six who were arrested this year, fiv...