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Released 7 August 2009
General Clifton Meets
the Secretary-General of the United Nations
General Shaw Clifton attended the United
Nations in New York, USA, for a meeting with Mr. Ban,
Ki-moon, the Secretary-General. The General was accompanied by Commissioner
Helen Clifton (World President of Women's Ministries), Commissioner Christine
MacMillan (Director, International Social Justice Commission), Lieut-Colonel
Geanette Seymour (Deputy Director, ISJC) and Major Richard Gaudion (Private
Secretary to the General).
During a constructive and cordial meeting the
Secretary-General expressed warm appreciation for the global work of The
Salvation Army, articulating his belief that faith organizations have a key
role to play in alleviating human suffering. He made specific reference to the
UN's Millennium Development Goals and acknowledged The Salvation Army's part in
working to achieve these around the world.
General Clifton spoke about the Army's work
in 118 countries, emphasizing its ability to work with governments of all
kinds. Reference was made to the work and witness of The Salvation Army in South Korea, the home country of the Secretary-General,
and also of the Army's initiatives in reaching out to communities in the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (often known as North Korea). The General offered
words of affirmation concerning the value of the United Nations organization and
the office of the Secretary-General in promoting peaceful relations between the
nations.
The General presented Mr. Ban with a gift of
Salvation Army books and a report on Salvation Army initiatives in relation to
the Millennium Development Goals.
The Secretary-General expressed further
appreciation for the role of Salvation Army representatives at the United
Nations.