More than 2,700 UN staff sign letter of support for Secretary-General

[The Straight Story]

More than 2,700 UN staff sign letter of support for Secretary-General

UN staff
1 December 2004 – More than 2,700 staff members of the United Nations Secretariat have signed a letter expressing their support for Secretary-General Kofi Annan at a time when the organization has faced allegations about its integrity.

"More than ever, we support the Secretary-General in his balanced, fair and substantive approach," said a letter circulated in recent days through the UN's internal e-mail system.

"We also express our determination to continue to improve the workings and effectiveness of this Organization. We can make the case for the UN and be resolute, while remaining true to our mission around the world - dedication to peace and development."

The letter is the latest expression of support by UN workers for Mr. Annan, coming on the heels of resolutions adopted by UN union leaders in Geneva, New York and Vienna voicing "full confidence" in the Secretary-General.

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