1. UN - Peacekeeping

2. Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)  “Work to create the conditions fro lasting peace in countries torn by conflict”  Provide security, political and peace building support to help countries make transition from conflict to peace

3. Peacekeeping is guided by 3 basic principle: 1)Consent of the parties 2)Impartiality 3)Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate (orders)

4.  Maintain peace and security  Facilitate political process (democracy)  Protect civilians  Disarmament  Support elections (democracy again)  Protect/promote human rights  120 countries involved  Partner with European Union and African Union War against War Currently there are 16 UN Peacekeeping missions on 4 continents:

6. A few other things peacekeepers do:  Conflict prevention and mediation  Peacemaking  Peace enforcement  Peace building

7.  The Security council responds to crisis around the World on case by case basis  Established a peace keeping operation by adopting a security council resolution.  The resolution sets out the missions mandate and size Peacekeeping and the UN Security Council:

8. 5 permanent members of the UN SC  USA  Russia  China  United Kingdom  France  10 non-permanent members are elected for 2 year terms

9.  Research your chosen mission  Prepare a brief (~2 page) report on the mission Who, what, where, when, why Yes, you need to reference Choose one of the current 16 UN Peacekeeping missions: