UN peacekeepers
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UN peacekeepers are international military and police personnel deployed by the United Nations to help maintain peace and security in conflict-affected regions around the world.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations activity
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multinational military force ⓘ multinational police force ⓘ peacekeeping force ⓘ |
| authorizedBy | United Nations Security Council ⓘ |
| commandStructure |
force commander
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police commissioner ⓘ special representative of the Secretary-General ⓘ |
| composedOf |
formed police units
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military observers ⓘ police contributed by member states ⓘ troops contributed by member states ⓘ |
| coordinatedBy |
Department of Peace Operations
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surface form:
United Nations Department of Peace Operations
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| deployedIn |
conflict-affected regions
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fragile states ⓘ post-conflict settings ⓘ |
| firstLargeDeployment | United Nations Emergency Force ⓘ |
| firstLargeDeploymentLocation |
Sinai Peninsula
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surface form:
Suez Canal region
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| firstLargeDeploymentYear | 1956 ⓘ |
| fundedBy | United Nations peacekeeping budget ⓘ |
| fundingSource | assessed contributions from UN member states ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
civilian personnel
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military personnel ⓘ police personnel ⓘ |
| hasCriticism |
allegations of inadequate protection of civilians
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allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse ⓘ |
| hasLanguageOfOperation |
English
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French ⓘ |
| hasNickname | Blue Helmets ⓘ |
| hasReformEffort |
improved training and vetting of personnel
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zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse ⓘ |
| hasRisk |
attacks by armed groups
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casualties in conflict zones ⓘ |
| hasRuleOfEngagement |
use of force primarily in self-defense
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use of force to protect civilians under imminent threat ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
Charter of the United Nations
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surface form:
United Nations Charter
|
| notableOperation |
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
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United Nations Mission in Kosovo ⓘ United Nations Mission in South Sudan ⓘ United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali ⓘ United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire ⓘ United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ⓘ United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus ⓘ |
| operatedBy | United Nations ⓘ |
| overseenBy |
Secretary-General of the United Nations
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surface form:
United Nations Secretary-General
|
| partOf | United Nations peacekeeping ⓘ |
| purpose |
assist in disarmament demobilization and reintegration
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facilitate humanitarian assistance ⓘ maintain international peace and security ⓘ monitor ceasefires ⓘ protect civilians ⓘ support implementation of peace agreements ⓘ support political processes ⓘ support rule of law ⓘ support security sector reform ⓘ |
| reportsTo | United Nations Security Council ⓘ |
| selectionCriteria | voluntary contributions from UN member states ⓘ |
| subjectTo | United Nations Security Council mandates ⓘ |
| symbol |
blue berets
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blue helmets ⓘ |
| trainingFocus |
gender sensitivity and protection from sexual violence
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human rights protection ⓘ international humanitarian law ⓘ protection of civilians ⓘ |
| usesEmblem |
Flag of the United Nations
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surface form:
United Nations flag
United Nations logo ⓘ |
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United Nations peacekeeping operations
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United Nations peacekeeping operations
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United Nations peacekeeping operations
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UN peacekeeping support missions
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United Nations peacekeeping missions
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United Nations peacekeeping operations
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peacekeeping operations of the United Nations
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UN peacekeeping operations
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United Nations peacekeepers
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United Nations peacekeeping operations
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United Nations peacekeeping
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United Nations peacekeeping operations
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United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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MONUSCO
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UN peacekeeping missions
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United Nations peacekeeping forces
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United Nations peacekeeping operations
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United Nations peacekeeping forces
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United Nations police officers
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United Nations peacekeeping forces
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United Nations peacekeeping forces
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Southern Lebanon
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Naqoura
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UN police officers
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UN peacekeeping forces
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United Nations peacekeeping contingents
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United Nations peacekeeping forces
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United Nations peacekeeping forces
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United Nations peacekeeping forces