UN Peacekeeping
MINUJUSTH was established in October 2017 to support rule of law, police development and human rights,...
In 1964, the UN established UNFICYP to prevent fighting between the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot...
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In 1999, the UN launched UNMIK to help establish a Kosovar government, with legitimate authority and...
UNAMA works to advance Afghanistan's political transition and stabilization process by facilitating democratic...
- Military Observers: 44
- Civilian Personnel: 72
Although India and Pakistan agreed on the Line of Control established in 1972, the UN has maintained...
- Troops: 789
- Police: 53
- Civilian Personnel: 105
UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between Syria and Israel, supervise the disengagement...
- Troops: 242
- International Civilian Personnel: 791
As UN-led political mission, UNAMI coordinates the activities of various UN programs and agencies in Iraq.
- Uniformed Personnel: 10,750
- Civilian Personnel: 869
UNIFIL was established in 1978 in response to violence on the border between Israel and Lebanon. The...
- Troops: 142
- Police: 89
- Civilian Personnel: 146
Created to mediate between Israel and its neighbors both during and after the 1948 Arab-Israeli war,...
MINURSO was established in accordance with settlement proposals accepted by Morocco and the POLISARIO...
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The UN Security Council established UNISFA, a peacekeeping mission for the Abyei region on the border...
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MINUSCA’s aim is to protect civilians, prevent violence, and support the country’s fragile transitional...
- Troops: 12,298
- Police Officers: 1,273
- Civilian Personnel: 1,973
On July 8, 2011, UNMISS was established to promote security and to help establish conditions for development...
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MONUSCO’s mandate includes the protection of civilians from violence, facilitating humanitarian access,...
On July 31, 2007, UNAMID was established to address the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan. The mission...
Established in 2013 to help stabilize Mali and assist the country’s return to constitutional order.
- 120Over 120 countries contribute troops, police and civilian personnel to UN Peacekeeping.
- 110KUN Peacekeeping currently has over 110,000 field personnel including military, police and civilians.
- 14There are currently 14 active UN peacekeeping missions across 4 continents.
- $7.3The UN Peacekeeping budget at $7.3 billion accounts for less than 0.5% of global military expenditures.
For More Information
Chandrima Das
Director of Peacekeeping Policy
(202) 862-8588