UN Police Officers must:
- Perform their duties solely in the interests of the UN, acting so as to recognise the needs and interests of the host country and its people, and acting with strict impartiality, integrity, independence and tact;
- Respect the laws of the host country in so far as they do not conflict with internationally recognized human rights standards, UN rules and regulations and other relevant procedures;
- Not abuse or exploit individual members of the local population, in particular women and children. Sexual exploitation and abuse are strictly prohibited;
- Neither solicit nor accept any material reward, honour or gift from any source other than the UN;
- Treat UN property with care and not trade, sell or use such property for personal benefit;
- Exercise utmost discretion in all matters of official business and not communicate to an unauthorized person any information known to them by reason of their offcial position nor at any time use such information to their private advantage;
- Not accept instructions from sources external to the UN;
- Show courtesy and respect to all other UN mission personnel; and
- Observe internationally recognized human rights standarts and not discriminate against any person on any grounds.
UN Police Magazine, June 2007
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