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Child protection advisers
Although everybody in a peacekeeping operation, including our military and the police, plays a role in protecting children. We also have special advisers who in those countries in which conflict impacts children most severely…
- Addressing Explosive Threats (UNMAS) 01
Mine action
Mine action makes it possible for peacekeepers to carry out patrols, for humanitarian agencies to deliver assistance and for ordinary citizens to live without the fear that a single misstep could cost them their lives. Mine…
- Demobilizing Combatants (DDR, CVR) 01
Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration
United Nations peace operations are the leading international partner of national institutions implementing disarmament, demobilization and reintegration initiatives, designing context-specific programmes for members of armed…
- Human Rights 01
Promoting human rights
Human rights is a core pillar of the United Nations. All staff in peace operations have the responsibility to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights through their work. The protection and promotion of human…
- Enabling peaceful, resilient societies (Civil Affairs) 01
Enabling peaceful, resilient societies
Our peacekeepers help prevent conflict to reduce human suffering, build stable and prosperous societies to help enable people to reach their full potential. UN peacekeepers frequently operate in the context of protracted…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 01
Women in peacekeeping
Women are deployed as police, military and civilian personnel within peacekeeping missions.
Female Military
Increasing the deployment of female peacekeepers to peace operations significantly, contributes to achieving sustainable peace and the improved wellbeing of women and girls in conflict-affected regions. Security Council…
Gender Advocate of the Year Award
The United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award recognises the dedication and effort of an individual peacekeeper in promoting the principles within the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. Created…
- About Peacekeeping 01
Operational support
The effectiveness of peace operations always depends on the operational support it receives. The Department of Operational Support (DOS) helps peace operations succeed by providing support solutions that are rapid, effective…
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…