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Environmental management
The urgent deployment of thousands of civilian, police and military personnel requires a large amount of logistical support. Peacekeeping personnel often operate in the world's hardest-to-reach places and in countries with…
- Enabling peaceful, resilient societies (Civil Affairs) 01
Conflict and natural resources
Environmental factors, such as the exploitation of natural resources and the climate- and ecological-related stresses, are becoming significant causes of violent conflict. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) found…
- About Peacekeeping 01
Civilian personnel
Around 9,000 civilians and United Nations Volunteers now serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world. As peacekeeping operations have become more multi-dimensional, the need for specialized civilian…
- Action Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) 01
Standards of conduct
The UN expects peacekeeping personnel to adhere to the highest standards of behaviour and conduct.
- About Peacekeeping 01
Deploying Peacekeepers
The Security Council determines the deployment of a new UN Peacekeeping operation. A number of steps have to happen before that decision is reached. Initial consultation As a conflict develops, worsens, or approaches…
- About Peacekeeping 01
Principles of peacekeeping
UN peacekeeping operations are deployed with the consent of the main parties to the conflict.
- About Peacekeeping 01
Role of the Security Council
The Security Council has primary responsibility, under the United Nations Charter, for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is for the Security Council to determine when and where a UN peace operation…
- About Peacekeeping 01
Role of the General Assembly
The General Assembly plays a key role in the financing of peace operations. The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. Comprising all 193 Member States of the…
- About Peacekeeping 01
Mandates and the legal basis for peacekeeping
The UN Charter gives the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In fulfilling this responsibility, the Council can establish a UN peace operation. UN peace operations…
- Impact of Peacekeeping Operations 01
- About Peacekeeping 01
Our impact
Since 1948, the UN has helped end conflicts and foster reconciliation by conducting successful peacekeeping operations...