As part of the International Day of Peace celebrated on 21 September, the United Nations family in Haiti reiterated its support for the authorities and the Haitian people in their efforts to promote the culture of peace.

"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a reference document in the history of fundamental rights. Developed by representatives from different legal and cultural circles around the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948 as the Common Ideal to be achieved by all peoples and all nations.

As a founding member of the United Nations and a sponsor of the Declaration, Haiti played a crucial role in approving the document through Senator Emile Saint-Lot. "The United Nations has many reasons to be grateful to Haiti, a founding member of the United Nations, and a proponent of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Security, stability and the continued strengthening of the rule of law are key elements of development.

The United Nations is accompanying and will continue to accompany Haiti in strengthening its rule of law institutions, strengthening its security, and advancing its efforts towards sustainable development,", stressed Helen Meagher La Lime, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Haiti and head of Minujusth.

"The United Nations continues to support Haiti in advancing national priorities for the development of Haiti's Strategic Development Plan and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as pillars of lasting peace, which represent Haiti's commitment to his children and grandchildren," added Mamadou Diallo, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti.

This support materializes through the 2017-2021 Sustainable Development Framework, signed with the Government in June 2017, which focuses on five strategic pillars : Poverty Reduction and Employment, Resilience, Basic Social Services, Social Security and Social Security. Gender Equality and Protection, and Governance, which includes the rule of law.

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