Jean-Pierre Lacroix (@Lacroix

Jean-Pierre Lacroix

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Jean-Pierre Lacroix

@Lacroix_UN

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations @UNPeacekeeping Secrétaire général adjoint aux opérations de paix #InvestInPeace RTs, Follows, Likes ≠ Endorsement

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Joined April 2013

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Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jun 30
At a time when we have called on the int'l community to #InvestinPeace, these decisions are an important step in ensuring that our missions have the resources they need to deliver the greatest possible impact for the communities we serve. We thank Member States for their support.
António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Jun 30
I welcome the decision by the General Assembly to reform financial rules that were putting the @UN's stability at risk. The important change will greatly benefit my successor who will no longer be hamstrung by being forced to return funds that were, all too often, never even
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jul 9
Thank you to #Germany for hosting these important discussions with Heads of @UN Peacekeeping missions in Berlin today. As our ops continue to face increasingly complex challenges, strong leadership & close coordination are more important than ever to best deliver on mandates.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jul 9
The 5th United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit is a critical opportunity to reflect on new challenges, exchange good practices & shape a forward‑looking agenda for @UN policing. Grateful to @AustraliaUN & @AusFedPolice for sponsoring & to all delegations partaking in this event.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jul 7
Nearly 4,500 women & men serving with @UN Police protect civilians, build host-country policing capacity & strengthen public safety & the rule of law. The 5th #UNCOPS starts tomorrow to discuss how @UNPOL & national policing can work together to address global security challenges
Jean-Pierre Lacroix reposted
UN Peacekeeping
@UNPeacekeeping
Jul 6
Le personnel d’@UNPOL est déployé dans sept opérations de maintien de la paix : #MINURSO, @UN_CAR 🇨🇫, @MONUSCO 🇨🇩, @UN_CYPRUS, @UNISFA_1, @UNMIKosovo & @unmissmedia 🇸🇸. Du 7-8 juillet aura lieu le 5e Sommet des chefs de police de l’ONU (#UNCOPS) à New York. #InvestInPeace
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jul 3
Thanks to the Academic Council on the @UN System (#ACUNS) for hosting me for the annual lecture honoring former #UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. At a time of growing global challenges & eroding trust, we must continue to #InvestInPeace to protect lives & support lasting peace.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jul 2
Thanked @NunoMeloMDN, Minister of Defence of #Portugal for his country's staunch support to @UN Peacekeeping operations. Almost 200 women & men serve for peace in our missions, including with @UN_CAR's specialized Quick Reaction Forces in the Central African Republic.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jul 2
A pleasure meeting with #Portugal's Minister of Foreign Affairs, @PauloRangel_pt. As we discussed the evolving challenges facing @UN Peacekeeping, I look forward to working with Portugal at @UN Security Council, incl. to better address the needs of conflict-affected countries.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jun 26
Good discussions with Samra Filipović Hadžiabdić, Director of the Agency for Gender Equality. I praised Bosnia and Herzegovina for its strong support to the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda, including for the high share of women as Individual Police Officers.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jun 26
I thanked Aleksandar Goganović of the Ministry of Defence for we Bosnia and Herzegovina’s support to @UN Peacekeeping. It is inspiring to witness the transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina from hosting @UN peace operations to supporting peacekeeping efforts today.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jun 26
Great exchanges with Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Emina Merdan and Head of the @UN Department Mitar Kujundžić. We discussed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s experience recovering from conflict & its efforts to foster reconciliation, global peacebuilding, and diplomacy.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix reposted
European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina
@euforbih
Jun 25
COM EUFOR, Major General Fronda, meets UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations @Lacroix_UN at the AFBiH Hall. The meeting highlights continued cooperation and a shared commitment to peace, stability and a safe and secure environment in BiH. tinyurl.com/5es4p5jt
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jun 25
A pleasure meeting with Brigadier General Mirsad Ahmić of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We explored how to ensure women's meaningful participation in @UN Peacekeeping and the importance of inclusive leadership, in line with the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jun 25
Productive discussions with Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut, Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić & MFA State Secretary Nevena Jovanović. We exchanged views on regional developments and discussed the role of @UNMIKosovo in promoting mutual understanding & supporting dialogue.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
Jun 25
I also thanked Serbia for its longstanding commitment to @UN Peacekeeping. I expressed my deepest condolences on the loss of Sergeant Milovan Jovanović who was killed while serving with @UNIFIL_. His courage and dedication to peace will never be forgotten.