United Nations Peacekeeping

Le maintien de la paix des Nations Unies sauve des vies et constitue un investissement à la fois efficace et stratégique pour l’avenir. Depuis 1948, l’ONU a déployé plus de 70 opérations de maintien de la paix, illustrant l’un des exemples les plus forts de l’engagement mondial en faveur de la paix. Aujourd'hui, plus de 60 000 Casques bleus, issus de 115 États membres, accomplissent chaque jour ce travail essentiel dans 11 missions, faisant du maintien de la paix l’activité de terrain la plus vaste et la plus visible de l’ONU. En savoir plus sur l’histoire du maintien de la paix ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eCccuJDN

Investing in peace means investing in youth Youth play a critical role in building and sustaining peace, yet they are often excluded from decision-making processes. Peacekeeping missions work to empower young people, recognizing them as powerful agents of change and engaging youth in peace efforts, decision-making and institutional reform. Next week, as world leaders gather in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly, youth from around the world will also be present to advance the #YouthPeaceSecurity agenda. They will not only demand a seat at the table but also the opportunity to lead it. #UNGA

“U.N. peacekeeping is not only a lifesaving tool – it is a smart investment.” From Cambodia to East Timor, El Salvador to the Ivory Coast and Namibia, peacekeepers have helped countries move from conflict to peace, at a fraction of the cost of military operations worldwide. “But no matter how effective or efficient operations may be, peacekeeping will only succeed if the world supports it.” Read more from United Nations 🇺🇳 Secretary-General António Guterres in his op-ed ➡️ https://lnkd.in/enuhPwpq

L’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) a organisé la première édition de la « Formation de formateurs francophones sur les pelotons d’engagement dans les opérations de paix », en partenariat avec les Forces armées du Sénégal 🇸🇳 et le Service intégré de la Formation (ITS) du Département des Opérations de paix de l’ONU. Cette formation visait à donner aux participants les outils nécessaires pour préparer les pelotons d’engagement déployés dans les bataillons d’infanterie des opérations de paix. Ces unités jouent un rôle clé dans la protection des civils en menant un dialogue régulier avec toutes les parties sur le terrain. La formation a également souligné l’importance de la parité au sein des pelotons, qui doivent être composés d’au moins 50 % de femmes. Cette parité favorise un meilleur accès aux populations locales et contribue à l’avancement de l’Agenda #FemmesPaixSécurité. Cette initiative répond à une demande pressante des pays francophones contributeurs de troupes et valorise l’inclusivité et la diversité linguistique, deux atouts essentiels pour des opérations de paix efficaces. #WomenPeaceSecurity

"We must report [sexual exploitation and abuse] – some people are left with lasting trauma." – Guy Kibira, North Kivu Youth Leader on Radio Okapi An effective reporting system is the first line of defense against abuse. ➡️ Ensure assistance is available for victims and children fathered by peacekeepers, including through a dedicated Trust Fund. ➡️ Investigate alleged perpetrators, including military contingents, and hold them accountable, including through repatriation. ➡️ Strengthen policies and protocols, and our joint investigative capacities with Member States. ➡️ Work with communities and partners to ensure reporting pathways are available and trusted. ➡️ Publicly report on allegations and paternity claims as we receive them as well as their status in our public database. #HonouringOurValues MONUSCO

The International Day of Democracy is celebrated around the world on September 15 each year. Democracy, like peace, is not only a goal but a process. It can only thrive through the active participation of the international community, governments, civil society and individuals. Together, we can turn the ideal of democracy into a foundation for lasting peace that benefits everyone, everywhere. “At a time when democracy and the rule of law are under assault by disinformation, division and shrinking civic space, these efforts are more vital than ever.” — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres #DemocracyDay

Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la démocratie, nous rappelons que la démocratie, tout comme la paix, n’est pas seulement un objectif, mais aussi un processus. Seule la pleine participation de toutes et tous : communauté internationale, gouvernements, société civile et individus, peut transformer l’idéal démocratique et la paix durable en réalités universelles. « Réaffirmons que la démocratie est un vecteur de dignité, d’inclusion et de paix, et travaillons ensemble pour qu’elle profite à toutes et tous. » — António Guterres, Secrétaire général des Nations Unies #JournéeDeLaDémocratie / #DemocracyDay

Meet Lena Ellen Becker🇩🇪, a #German justice advisor and #TrailblazingWoman Award nominee. Lena treats women's rights as central to sustainable peacebuilding. Deployed to the Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), her legal reform efforts in #SouthSudan seek to simultaneously address symptoms and root causes of conflict. Understanding that unresolved crimes - including rape and murder - create cycles of revenge between individuals and communities, #UNMISS' mobile courts offer remote communities access to justice and legitimate resolution pathways. Meanwhile, in Warrap State, Lena's consultations with over 300 locals, authorities, and leaders support the reform of customary laws. These laws, which date from 1975, frequently overlook victims rights in serious crime while reinforcing patriarchal norms that trap women in cycles of vulnerability. While mobile courts provide immediate relief, customary law reform addresses root causes while respecting community ownership of solutions. The result is structural change that prevents future conflicts. In South Sudan, this convergence of rule of law and women's rights offers a template for justice as a tool for peace. Learn more about Lena's work 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG8WgKjh #WTA2025 United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions

Youth are pivotal in shaping a peaceful future. United Nations Peacekeeping actively engages young people in dialogue and decision-making processes, ensuring their perspectives and ideas are at the core of sustainable peace efforts. United Youth of Cyprus recently brought together young Cypriots and internationals at Ledra Palace Hotel to reimagine a common future for the island. They discussed reunification, shared identity, and planned community projects for change. Through interactive activities, they built connections and exchanged ideas on reunification, Cypriot identity, citizenship rights, and gender representation. #YouthLead / #UNFICYP / United Nations Youth Office 📸 UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan

Meet our new United Nations Global Advocate for Peace, Maryam Bukar - Hassan, aka alhanislam, of #Nigeria 🇳🇬. We are inspired by her tenacity and advocacy for peace as a spoken word artist and poet. This month, Maryam will play a key role during high-level week of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where she will advance efforts on #YouthPeaceSecurity and #WomenPeaceSecurity. Peek 👀 the end for a preview of her poem "Peace Is A Verb". More soon. #UNGA