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2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, a ground-breaking resolution that was spearheaded by women leaders and organizations. It…

UN Peacekeeping’s strength is in advancing and supporting nationally-owned political solutions and processes that promote stability and peace in the long term. Peacekeeping operations mediate and facilitate peace agreements…

In the next decade the world could be transformed by climate-related crises, lethal and disruptive technologies, political discord and polarization, and new non-state armed groups. Civil strife could emerge in states…

In UN missions around the world, women serving in civilian, military and police roles offer their expertise in diverse fields that include engineering, corrections and security. Their contributions make an indelible impact in…

Rule of law is at the heart of peace and security and longer-term development. Strengthening the rule of law and essential criminal justice services is one of the critical tasks of UN Peacekeeping to prevent conflict and lay…

Conflict prevention and resolution is more sustainable when young people’s perspectives are prioritized. Engaging young people and youth community leaders in peace efforts, decision-making and institutional reform provides an…

Government-provided personnel (GPP) are individuals nominated by their governments to serve with United Nations peace operations. Justice and corrections GPP provide expertise that is generally only found in national…