![]() ![]() These projects are only a portion of the recent U.S. This policy, the final version of which is forthcoming, outlines an ambitious vision for the support of rule of law as a critical component of USAID’s humanitarian and development mission. The United States Agency for International Development, USAID, recently circulated for external comment its draft Rule of Law Policy. A rule of law program administered by the State Department, for example, provided training for 5,700 judges, provided legal aid or victim’s assistance to almost 60,000 individuals from low income or marginalized communities, and trained and supported over 20,000 human rights defenders, all between 20. The United States also actively supports rule of law initiatives across the globe. The United States takes great effort to maintain and protect the rule of law in our own country. It is up to Member States to protect and enhance the rule of law in their own jurisdictions, and to support other States and civil society organizations seeking to do the same. We also note the UN’s work in increasing accountability for terrorism and for other serious crimes, including corruption. We particularly appreciate the UN’s efforts as it applies to access to justice for, and discrimination against, women and girls. We were pleased to see the excellent work of the UN in the rule of law space documented in this report, in numerous countries. We fully agree with the Secretary-General’s conclusion that “challenges to the rule of law remain on almost every front.” Both the UN and its Member States must rise to the challenge of protecting the rule of law at both the national and international levels. ![]() We appreciate the Secretary-General’s report on strengthening and coordinating United Nations rule of law activities. ![]()
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