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Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030…
Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN peacekeeping Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN Peacekeeping; according to the chief of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Jean-Pierre Lacroix. He…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN ARMED CONFLICT [as delivered] Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in…
Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030…
Strong partnership between UNPOl and community curbing criminality in Bentiu PoC site The UNMISS UNPOL and the community in the Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site have strongly united against criminality. This…
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan today urged the Security Council to unite behind a common strategy for advancing the political process and peace in the crisis-torn country. Addressing the…
While the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is 29 May, the Organization today held ceremonies to pay tribute to the more than 3,500 people who have died on duty since 1948 and acknowledge the dedication and…
Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan by Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Shearer Mr. President,Members of the Council, 1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on…
Mr. President,Members of the Council, 1. Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in South Sudan and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force. 2. It may seem unusual to start my briefing with…
Remarks by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, at the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony - International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2017.
UNIFIL’s Force Commander Reserve (FCR) team captain raises the Military Olympiad Cup - 2017. The unit of six UNIFIL French peacekeepers, carrying a stretcher with a colleague strapped to it, turned the corner and saw the…
The United Nations peacekeeping office today announced a new software application that is enhancing efficiency and situational awareness in the field. The app, created as a result of collaboration with the Government of…