Ban marks UN Public Service Day with call for shared drive to achieve sustainability agenda
“Each Sustainable Development Goal is linked to the delivery of public service: from health to education, from safety to the rule of law [and] from water and energy to economic policies and beyond,” the Secretary-General said in his message on United Nations Public Service Day.
Paying tribute to the women and men engaged in public service in all countries for their dedication to excellence, the UN chief also noted the need for a diverse, ethical competent, equipped and well-resourced public service in every country, and that it needs to be dedicated to effectively serving people and improving the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable.
Recognizing the staff of the United Nations, the Secretary-General said: “Across 10 years leading this noble organization, I marvel at their dedication and professionalism every single day.”
“Together, let us to create an environment where public service can flourish with creativity, innovation and a shared drive to realize the 2030 Agenda,” he concluded.
Image Source: UN in collaboration with Project Everyone
Source: www.justearthnews.com
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
