Letters of Gratitude

23 Apr 2018

Letters of Gratitude

“Since 2003 ...your humanitarian and national development agenda has immensely impacted every sector of our society...Moreover, your tireless efforts in harnessing peace and promoting peaceful co-existence in the world cannot be overlooked and is worth commendation. We have to join you to be responsible for stones remaining unturned.” Brilliant Professional Cooperative Services, Monrovia.

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”Heart-felt thanks to UNMIL for the level of peacekeeping and support in the fight against Ebola and helping Liberia’s health, agriculture and development effort.” Community of Hope Agricultural Project, Paynesville.

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“Thanks and appreciation... for not only playing an active, stabilizing role in the promotion and subsistence of peace, security, and good governance in Liberia, but also for serving as a key contributor and partner in the country’s socioeconomic development, especially in the area of education.” Grand Bassa Community College.

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“We appreciate the long-standing support and cordial relationship we continue to enjoy in collaboration with UNMIL.” Independent National Commission on Human Rights, Monrovia.

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“I wish to commend UNMIL for the support in the implementation of the UN Joint Program Initiatives to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in Liberia.” Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Monrovia.

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““I am pleased to express the Ministry’s gratitude for UNMIL’s continuous and unwavering support to the Liberian health sector. We value our strong collaborative relationship and look forward to its long continuance.” Ministry of Health, Monrovia.

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“I....extend thanks and appreciation for numerous supports UNMIL is rendering to the Government of Liberia and its people.” Ministry of Internal Affairs, Monrovia.

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“You (SRSG Zarif) recently spoke at our National Youth Peace-Building Conference. It was a huge success. Thank you for the support and for your inspiring remarks which the participants took very much to heart. We are now working hard in terms of follow-up to ensure the ideas that came out of the conference are carried forwards.” Accountability Lab Liberia, Monrovia.

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“We appreciate the UN Head of Field Office, Rivercess County, who has been the brain of development especially when it comes to police issues. The (loss) of UNMIL will create a setback to police of our County.” Liberia National Police, River Cess County.

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“We are exceedingly grateful for the level of cooperation and support between the umbrella organization of journalists and media practitioners in Liberia and UNMIL. We are particularly appreciative of our friends at the Public Information Office who have assisted in giving a good image and attaching value to the work of the Liberia media.” Press Union of Liberia, Monrovia.

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“With assistance from you, the Liberian Legislature combined the departments of research, archives and library in 2011 under the Legislative Information Service. Consequently, the 45-man department provides services to 103 lawmakers, 60 statutory and standing committees, 26 departments and members of the public.” Legislative Information Service, Monrovia.

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“(We) recognize your immense support in the first post-war census of 2007-2008, in which UNMIL played a key role through training and provision of data and logistics that resulted in acquiring the comprehensive social-economic and infrastructure data which today guides policymakers in the equitable distribution of national developmental packages.” The Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services, Monrovia.

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“We extend our thanks and appreciation to the UNMIL fraternity for a great work done in the area of capacity building. The office building, we currently occupy was built by an UNMIL quick-impact project. We also received various trainings from UNPOL, and we conducted numerous patrols alongside them. During the Ebola crisis, UNMIL was able to sensitize and provide Ebola preventive materials to all our personnel. UNMIL’s departure will leave a great challenge to us in a good number of things. It leaves us with no choice but to say we shall miss your services.” Ministry of Justice, Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization, Cestos City.

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“We appreciate that through UNMIL’s withdrawal from duty stations throughout the country, you have generously gifted the Liberian people
with a number of infrastructure, equipment and mobility.”
Ministry of Justice, Gbarnga Regional Hub.

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“Many thanks to the UN for the timely support from 2003 up to present. Fortunately, we are proud of two successful Elections. The biggest joy will be the live transition of her Excellency, Madame Sirleaf, which was last seen in our history in 1944.” Inclusive Development Initiative, Monrovia.

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“Your efforts to restoring peace and tranquillity to the Government and People of Liberia are appreciated beyond measure.” University of Liberia.

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“The Council acknowledges...the changes that have taken place within the Mission under your (SRSG Zarif) leadership and guidance...These include the focus of strengthening civil society in Liberia and the promotion of women as well as human rights.” National Civil Society Council of Liberia.

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“We appreciate all of the support given...over the years...Your support has helped shape and strengthen the Rule of Law program, especially the training of prosecutors, judiciary, civil society actors and others to make our systems accessible.” Prison Fellowship of Liberia, Monrovia.

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“We recognize and commend you for your numerous supports to the people of Liberia, and especially for the promotion of gender integration, peace and stability.” The Liberian Women National Political Forum, Monrovia.

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“profound gratitude for your immerse support to the Liberia security sector, especially the Liberia National Police and your efforts in trying to build the capacity of the Community Watch Forum ...” National Executive Committee of the Community Watch Forum of Liberia. 

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“The post war history of Liberia and the EBOLA crisis will be incomplete were your strong roles played not mentioned. We are grateful.” ECOWAS Women’s Organization, Monrovia.

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“I would like to thank UNMIL for their unswerving support to Tubman University. Of particular importance is UNMIL’s help in facilitating the transport of TU’s personnel and cargo...over the years. We thank UNMIL for all that you have done for the University; for without your many contributions, TU would not have accomplished so much.” William V. S. Tubman University.

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“We extend our appreciation to you for your numerous contributions to peace, security and development in Liberia.” YMCA Liberia.

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“We as Liberians are grateful for UNMIL’s presence for these many years as well as its efforts in sustaining our peace.” General Auditing Commission, Monrovia.

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“Your efforts to restoring peace and tranquility to the Government and People of Liberia are appreciated beyond measure.” University of Liberia.

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“Dear UNMIL/ PIO: The Board and its Staff members are very pleased and gratified by your good gesture for the donation of equipment to our institution. We also want to thank you for the years we have worked with you in the implementation of your programs throughout Liberia.

We will certainly miss you as you rejoin your families; we will always remember you for the times and services provided throughout your peacekeeping mission over years in Liberia…

You left a lot with us in terms of the training and building capacity program through IMTC which we also want to thank you for as well.  The peace we all have worked for to maintain, will be sustained through what we know best as Traditional communicators.

May the Peace of God go with you as you rejoin your families…” James Coco Chea, (President HEG)

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