29 May will mark the 76th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping, a day dedicated to honouring our remarkable uniformed and civilian personnel. This year's theme, 'Fit for the future, Building better together', embodies our commitment to progress and collaboration for a more equitable and sustainable world for all. In the lead-up to #PKDay, we will share the stories of peacekeepers and their impact on the communities they serve. #PeaceBegins with us as we all play a part in ensuring a brighter future for the generations to come.
United Nations Peacekeeping
International Affairs
UN Peacekeeping helps countries torn by conflict create conditions for lasting peace.
About us
Peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most effective tools available to the UN to assist host countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. Peacekeeping has unique strengths, including legitimacy, burden sharing, and an ability to deploy and sustain troops and police from around the globe, integrating them with civilian peacekeepers to advance multidimensional mandates. UN peacekeepers provide security and the political and peacebuilding support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to peace.
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http://peacekeeping.un.org
External link for United Nations Peacekeeping
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1948
- Specialties
- International Affairs, Military, Police, Civil Affairs, Diplomacy, Electoral Assistance, Field Support, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Assistance
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
United Nations Plaza
New York, 10017, US
Employees at United Nations Peacekeeping
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Sarabjit Singh
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Thierno Balde, CCLP
Supply Chain Management. Chief Movement Control Section
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Brooke Shawn
Political Affairs Officer, Office of the Under-Secretary-General, Department of Peace Operations
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Joyce Fernandes de Pina
Senior Public Information Officer United Nations - Director Radio Okapi
Updates
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Why does United Nations Peacekeeping need the consent of the main parties to deploy? It provides the UN with the necessary freedom to carry out its mandated tasks. Without it, a mission risks becoming a party to the conflict. More on our principles ➡️ https://ow.ly/Bf6a50SILKp
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Une délégation conjointe de la MINUSCA, du PAM, de l’UNICEF, d’UNFPA et de représentants des autorités centrafricaines s'est rendue dans le Haut-Mbomou, RCA 🇨🇫, afin d'évaluer les efforts menés ensemble pour rétablir une vie normale dans la région et donner accès aux services de base. #PeaceBegins ➡️ https://ow.ly/NUNA50SEu58
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#PeaceBegins with equal opportunities. In Kinshasa, DRC 🇨🇩, MONUSCO's United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO), along with the Congolese Ministry for vulnerable people, held discussions to support people with albinism. The event aimed to equip them with tools to fight discrimination and assert their rights.
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Peacekeeping is one of the most effective tools available to the United Nations in the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security, yet it faces several challenges. As part of our commitment, peacekeepers continuously strive to adapt to complex conflict environments. #OurCommonFuture Read more about #A4P ➡️ https://ow.ly/yILl50SHx6h
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Les femmes de la Brigade d’intervention de la MONUSCO ont offert un lot de médicaments à l’hôpital général de Beni, RDC 🇨🇩. Ce don est essentiel pour le plus important hôpital du territoire afin d’offrir des soins gratuits aux patients vulnérables. #PeaceBegins
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#PeaceBegins with education. In Juba, South Sudan 🇸🇸, United Nations Mission In South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers from Rwanda 🇷🇼 recently visited Jebel Christian Academy and Jebel Nursery and Primary School. They led a fruit seed planting workshop and distributed stationery to promote the value of education.
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#PeaceBegins with accountability. Our personnel work with host communities to address sexual exploitation & abuse by raising awareness on misconduct & how to report allegations. #HonouringOurValues 📽️ https://bit.ly/3zdnyMg
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Launched at #HLPF2024, the #Youth2030 Progress Report highlights how the United Nations system is advancing global commitments for and with youth. United Nations Youth Office Check out the status of implementation of UN's youth strategy ➡️ https://ow.ly/QtEG50SEAa2 #OurCommonFuture
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À Bria, en RCA 🇨🇫, des femmes mettent en pratique leurs savoir-faire ancestraux pour fabriquer des parfums et des encens. Ce projet, appuyé par la MINUSCA, vise à réduire la violence communautaire et favorise la coexistence pacifique entre les différentes communautés. #PeaceBegins
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