We have unique strengths, including legitimacy, burden sharing, and an ability to deploy troops and police from around the world, integrating them with civilian peacekeepers to address a range of mandates set by the UN Security Council and General Assembly.

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DPO provides political and executive direction to UN peacekeeping operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates.

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The UN has been deploying military personnel for service in peace operations since 1948 when the Security Council authorized the deployment of UN military observers to the Middle East to monitor the Armistice Agreement between Israel and its Arab neighbours.

There are currently 11 peacekeeping operations led by the Department of Peace Operations.

May 17, 2018 · UN Peacekeepers have long been the best chance for peace for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Their service and sacrifice – frequently under harsh and dangerous conditions– has made the Blue Helmet a symbol of hope to millions of people.

Dec 11, 2024 · Held from 13 to 14 May 2025, the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial will serve as a high-level political forum to discuss the future of peacekeeping and for Member States to express and demonstrate their political support.

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Principles and Guidelines ("Capstone Doctrine"): This document sets out the guiding principles and core objectives of UN peacekeeping operations, as well as the main factors contributing to their implementation and success in the field.