UNIC Manama delivers a lecture on SDGs to Police Staffers

The United Nations Information Centre for the Gulf Countries (UNIC Manama) on 4 May delivered an introductory lecture on Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development.

Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, the lecture was held at the Royal Police Academy in Jaw, and delivered by Ali Saleh, Public Information Officer at UNIC Manama.

“The Ministry works with different United Nations agencies, funds and programmes in Bahrain to receive advisory and programmatic support in many fields, including sustainable development, in line with the Ministry's work and goals”, said Brigadier General Adel Abdullah Amin, Assistant Undersecretary for Human Resources at the Ministry of Interior.

“We aim to improve security work and provide the best security services to citizens and residents. We will continue to strengthen cooperation and coordination with the UN entities in Bahrain to fulfill our national obligations towards achieving our vision and role in maintaining security and stability while safeguarding human rights”, he added.

“SDGs are at the core of the United Nations’ action in Bahrain and worldwide”, said Ahmed Ben Lassoued, UNIC Manama Director.

“The lecture was a unique opportunity to introduce the SDGs to Police staffers and discuss how they can be integrated into their work and the services they provide to the population”.

“UNIC Manama will continue engaging with national stakeholders, including government entities, the private sector, media and academia, to promote public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations. “

Senior officials of the Ministry of Interior attended the lecture, which was covered by Bahrain TV, local newspapers, and social media.

The United Nations Information Center for the Gulf Countries in Manama was established in 1977. It serves the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and the State of Qatar.

The Centre works closely with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is the country's principal source of information on the United Nations.