Search

Peacekeeping is a Global Partnership – highlighting the variety of partnerships we have at every stage of our work. The theme for this year's International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, commemorated on 29 May 2012, is…

UN peacekeeping works to improve the rule of law in hotspots around the world. When conflict strikes, lives are always at risk. Civilians are forced from their homes into bandit-infested streets and countryside. Courts, often…

Over the past six decades, United Nations peacekeeping has evolved into one of the main tools used by the international community to manage complex crises that threaten international peace and security. Today, more than 110…

Responding to Haiti tragedy, UN peacekeepers exemplified dedication and professionalism. More than 124,000 peacekeepers are now deployed in 15 operations worldwide, clear evidence of global respect for, dependence on and…

Heads of police components (HOPCs) in UN peacekeeping operations and special political missions will come to New York for discussions, as well as briefings to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Security…

This year, the United Nations celebrates the 70th anniversary of UN peacekeeping, a unique and dynamic instrument to help countries torn by conflict transition to lasting peace. The General Assembly, in its resolution 57/129…

73rd General Assembly: The Secretary-General is convening a high-level meeting on Action for Peacekeeping to renew commitments to UN peacekeeping operations. The objective of the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping…

Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros’ powerful photographs played an important role in moving the world to action and ultimately bringing the Liberian conflict to an end. Opening reception on 26 October (18:00) with remarks by…

Heads of Police Components (HOPCs) in UN Peacekeeping Operations and Special Political Missions will come to New York to discuss strategic police priorities and to brief the Security Council and the C-34 (the Special…