United Nations, New York, 8 March 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appointed an experienced Swedish police officer, Ann-Marie Orler, as the top United Nations police official, marking the first time in the world bodys history that a woman has ever held the position. Todays announcement coincides with International Womens Day.
News Story:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=34005&Cr=&Cr1=
Internationakl Women's day:
http://www.un.org/en/events/women/iwd/2010/
well the top cops are shitty at the moment, so this isn't much of a accomplishment for women? lol
yoyoboy70 7 months ago
this is great news!
babystarz94 1 year ago
I welcome this move - it's time women are involved not only in peacekeeping/policing but more importantly, in peacebuilding and peace negotiations
lulu2913 1 year ago