UN General Assembly
2009

gender sensitivity in this important area of our national endeavours, considering that at present there are only 58 women in the new force. Improvements have also been registered in the performance of the reorganized Liberia National Police force, with the establishment of an emergency unit. The police, however, continue to face difficulties in achieving full operational capability in the areas of infrastructure, equipment, logistics and other requirements. Two weeks ago, successful partnership consultations were held at United Nations Headquarters here in New York on the strategic plan 25 09-52470 for the Liberia National Police. The responses of our partners, especially India, were encouraging. The objective of the strategic plan is to introduce an integrated programme that would ensure a consistent doctrine and training philosophy to enhance continuity. A similar strategic plan is also required for the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization to improve its efficiency and effectiveness in border control. We are pleased to report that Liberia has continued to make significant strides in the administration of justice and rule of law, in spite of