minusca.unmissions.

org OF THE MANDATE

Central United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bangui
African Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic est. April, 2014
SELF-DEFENCE & DEFENCE
AFRICA

MINUSCA Republic
PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND SUPPORTING THE STATE TO
3. USE OF FORCE PRIMARILY IN
REESTABLISH SECURITY
9,639 1,883 760 The primary goal of MINUSCA is protection of civilians and to assist the government
2. CONSENT OF THE PARTIES
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

in re-establishing security. The Mission also facilitates: humanitarian assistance,

82+z 14 4
promotes and protects human rights, support security sector reform and DDR, justice
1. IMPARTIALITY
and the rule of law.
minusma.unmissions.org by three basic principles:
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bamako
UN Peacekeeping is guided
Mali Stabilization Mission in Mali est. April, 2013
AFRICA

MINUSMA
SUPPORTING THE PEACE AGREEEMENT
MINUSMA supports the implementation of the Malian peace agreement, notably deployed
10,645 1,097 1,246 its political and security chapters. It also supports the Malian authorities in their
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

efforts to promote human rights, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian

71 operations
80+z 10 11
access. 1948 since
unmiss.unmissions.org
• 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
South United Nations Mission in HQ. Juba
the Republic of South Sudan
• SEVEN DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
Sudan est. July, 2011
AFRICA

UNMISS
a lasting peace
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS
• A CLEAR RECORD OF SUCCESS create the conditions for
The 2013 crisis reprioritized UNMISS’ mandate towards the protection of civilians,
11,782 1,105 1,973 human rights monitoring, support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

support to the IGAD peace process.

countries torn by conflict
75 7 18
UN Peacekeeping helps
unmissions.org
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei HQ. Abyei Town
Abyei est. June, 2011
AFRICA

UNISFA PEACEKEEPING?
DEMILITARIZING, MONITORING PEACE IN THE ABYEI AREA
UNISFA monitors the flashpoint border in Abyei, an administrative area whose
4,410 17 202 final status is yet to be determined by Sudan and South Sudan. The Mission also
POLICE

TROOPS

WHAT IS
CIVILIANS

facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in

94 2 5
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.
monusco.unmissions.org
United Nations Organization Stabilization HQ. Kinshasa
DR Congo Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo est. July, 2010
AFRICA

MONUSCO
PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND CONSOLIDATING PEACE
MONUSCO has a robust protection of civilians mandate. The Mission works
un.org/peacekeeping
16,938 1,226 3,470 with all Congolese stakeholders to promote peace consolidation and political
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

dialogue. MONUSCO works with national authorities to support structural reforms

80 4 16
and contribute to the implementation of the peace, security and cooperation
framework for the DRC and neighbouring region.
unamid.unmissions.org
African Union/United Nations HQ. El Fasher
Darfur

PEACEKEEPING
Hybrid operation in Darfur est. July, 2007
AFRICA

UNAMID U N I T E D N AT I O N S
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, FACILITATING HUMANITARIAN AID AND
HELPING THE POLITICAL PROCESS
14,345 2,929 3,412 Following the 2014 strategic review, the core UNAMID mandate is to
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

suppor t mediation ef for ts to achieve a comprehensive political solution,

65 15 20
protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian assistance and
mediation of community conflicts.
minustah.org
United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti HQ. Port-au-Prince
Haiti
NORTH

MINUSTAH est. June, 2004

AMERICA

RESTORING A SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT

MINUSTAH was established to restore a secure and stable environment and to
2,368 2,382 1,245 promote the political process in Haiti. The mission supports the holding of elections

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

to restore constitutional order. MINUSTAH’s key priority remains strengthening

55+z 26 19
the capacity of the Haitian National Police and rule of law structures.
onuci.org
United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire HQ. Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire est. April, 2004
AFRICA

UNOCI
SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECONCILIATION
UNOCI supports the Ivorian Government in moving forward the political
4,457 1,380 961 dialogue. The Mission is supporting efforts to address the root causes of the

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
conflict and uses its good offices to contribute to a transparent, peaceful, free

70 17 13
and fair electoral process.
unmil.unmissions.org
United Nations Mission in Liberia HQ. Monrovia
Liberia est. September, 2003

AFRICA
UNMIL
CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SECURITY IN LIBERIA
UNMIL’s primary focus is to assist the Government of Liberia in the consolidation
2,626 1,179 1,159 of peace and security and in the protection of civilians. It is also supporting

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
national authorities in moving forward reconciliation efforts, constitutional

60 20 20
reform, decentralization and develop security and rule of law institutions. CONNECT
unmikonline.org
HQ. Pristina
WITH US ONLINE
United Nations Interim Administration
UNMIK Kosovo Mission in Kosovo est. June, 1999

EUROPE
PROMOTING SECURITY, STABILITY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS @UNPEACEKEEPING
Following the unilateral declaration of independence by the Kosovo authorities
16 8 328 in June 2008, the tasks of UNMIK have been adjusted to focus primarily on the FACEBOOK.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, under the

2 2 96
overall framework of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999). UNPEACEKEEPERS.TUMBLR.COM
minurso.unmissions.org
FLICKR.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
Western United Nations Mission for HQ. Laayoune
Sahara the Referendum in Western Sahara est. April, 1991

AFRICA
MINURSO
PREPARING FOR A CHOICE UN.ORG/PEACEKEEPING
MINURSO was established to monitor the ceasefire between Morocco and the
242 0 241 Frente Polistario and organise a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Mission

45+z 2 54
is also engaged in mine action activities, holds good offices capacity and assists
the implementation of UNHCR’s Confidence-Building Measures Programme.
unifil.unmissions.org
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon HQ. Naqoura
Lebanon

ASIA
UNIFIL est. March, 1978
MONITORING CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES
UNIFIL was originally created to confirm the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
10,521 0 884 Following the 2006 crisis, the Mission’s mandate expanded to include monitoring

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
the cessation of hostilities, supporting the Lebanese armed forces and taking all

92 0 8
actions within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized
for hostile activities.
undof.unmissions.org
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force HQ. Camp Faouar
Golan

ASIA
UNDOF est. May, 1974
PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS
SUPERVISING THE CEASEFIRE
and: RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW
UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between the Israeli and peace & security, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION
788 0 140 Syrian forces and to supervise the implementation of the 31 May 1974

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
operations maintain
disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria.
ASSIST IN DISARMAMENT,
83+z 0 17
peacekeeping
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF ELECTIONS
dimensional
unficyp.org multi- FACILITATE POLITICAL PROCESSES
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus HQ. Nicosia
UNFICYP Cyprus est. March, 1964
TODAY’S PROTECT CIVILIANS

EUROPE
CONTRIBUTING TO A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT
Originally set up to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish
and provide precious resources.
861 55 151 Cypriot communities, UNFICYP has remained on the island to supervise ceasefire

POLICE

TROOPS
range of contributing countries that participate

CIVILIANS
lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the

80+z 6 14
good offices mission of the Secretary-General.
legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide
peace and security. Its strength lies in the
unmissions.org in a combined effort to maintain international
India & United Nations Military Observer HQ. Islamabad/Srinagar police contributors and host governments

ASIA
UNMOGIP Pakistan Group in India and Pakistan est. January, 1949 Security Council, the UN Partners, troop &
OBSERVING THE CEASEFIRE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR It brings together the General Assembly, the
UNMOGIP was established to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
and deployed by the UN Secretariat.
44 0 72 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe

POLICE

TROOPS
are international civil servants, recruited

CIVILIANS
developments pertaining to the strict observance of the 1971 ceasefire.

38 0 62
Civilian staff of peacekeeping operations PARTNERSHIP
a UN blue helmet or beret.
untso.unmissions.org and are identified as UN Peacekeepers by
IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization HQ. Jerusalem
Middle East
Peacekeepers wear their countries’ uniform

ASIA
UNTSO est. May, 1948
UN PEACEKEEPING
personnel required for each operation.
HELPING TO BRING STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST are asked to contribute military and police
UNTSO was mandated to supervise the truce between Israel and its Arab or police force of its own. Member States
150 0 234 neighbours, and assist the five parties to the Armistice Agreements—Egypt,

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria—in the supervision of the application and
The UN has no standing army

39 0 61
observance on the terms of those Agreements.
minusca.unmissions.org OF THE MANDATE
Central United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bangui
African Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic est. April, 2014
SELF-DEFENCE & DEFENCE
AFRICA

MINUSCA Republic
PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND SUPPORTING THE STATE TO
3. USE OF FORCE PRIMARILY IN
REESTABLISH SECURITY
9,639 1,883 760 The primary goal of MINUSCA is protection of civilians and to assist the government
2. CONSENT OF THE PARTIES
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

in re-establishing security. The Mission also facilitates: humanitarian assistance,

82+z 14 4
promotes and protects human rights, support security sector reform and DDR, justice
1. IMPARTIALITY
and the rule of law.
minusma.unmissions.org by three basic principles:
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bamako
UN Peacekeeping is guided
Mali Stabilization Mission in Mali est. April, 2013
AFRICA

MINUSMA
SUPPORTING THE PEACE AGREEEMENT
MINUSMA supports the implementation of the Malian peace agreement, notably deployed
10,645 1,097 1,246 its political and security chapters. It also supports the Malian authorities in their
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

efforts to promote human rights, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian

71 operations
80+z 10 11
access. 1948 since
unmiss.unmissions.org
• 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
South United Nations Mission in HQ. Juba
the Republic of South Sudan
• SEVEN DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
Sudan est. July, 2011
AFRICA

UNMISS
a lasting peace
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS
• A CLEAR RECORD OF SUCCESS create the conditions for
The 2013 crisis reprioritized UNMISS’ mandate towards the protection of civilians,
11,782 1,105 1,973 human rights monitoring, support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

support to the IGAD peace process.

countries torn by conflict
75 7 18
UN Peacekeeping helps
unmissions.org
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei HQ. Abyei Town
Abyei est. June, 2011
AFRICA

UNISFA PEACEKEEPING?
DEMILITARIZING, MONITORING PEACE IN THE ABYEI AREA
UNISFA monitors the flashpoint border in Abyei, an administrative area whose
4,410 17 202 final status is yet to be determined by Sudan and South Sudan. The Mission also
POLICE

TROOPS

WHAT IS
CIVILIANS

facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in

94 2 5
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.
monusco.unmissions.org
United Nations Organization Stabilization HQ. Kinshasa
DR Congo Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo est. July, 2010
AFRICA

MONUSCO
PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND CONSOLIDATING PEACE
MONUSCO has a robust protection of civilians mandate. The Mission works
un.org/peacekeeping
16,938 1,226 3,470 with all Congolese stakeholders to promote peace consolidation and political
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

dialogue. MONUSCO works with national authorities to support structural reforms

80 4 16
and contribute to the implementation of the peace, security and cooperation
framework for the DRC and neighbouring region.
unamid.unmissions.org
African Union/United Nations HQ. El Fasher
Darfur

PEACEKEEPING
Hybrid operation in Darfur est. July, 2007
AFRICA

UNAMID U N I T E D N AT I O N S
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, FACILITATING HUMANITARIAN AID AND
HELPING THE POLITICAL PROCESS
14,345 2,929 3,412 Following the 2014 strategic review, the core UNAMID mandate is to
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

suppor t mediation ef for ts to achieve a comprehensive political solution,

65 15 20
protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian assistance and
mediation of community conflicts.
minustah.org
United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti HQ. Port-au-Prince
Haiti
NORTH

MINUSTAH est. June, 2004

AMERICA

RESTORING A SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT

MINUSTAH was established to restore a secure and stable environment and to
2,368 2,382 1,245 promote the political process in Haiti. The mission supports the holding of elections

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

to restore constitutional order. MINUSTAH’s key priority remains strengthening

55+z 26 19
the capacity of the Haitian National Police and rule of law structures.
onuci.org
United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire HQ. Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire est. April, 2004
AFRICA

UNOCI
SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECONCILIATION
UNOCI supports the Ivorian Government in moving forward the political
4,457 1,380 961 dialogue. The Mission is supporting efforts to address the root causes of the

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
conflict and uses its good offices to contribute to a transparent, peaceful, free

70 17 13
and fair electoral process.
unmil.unmissions.org
United Nations Mission in Liberia HQ. Monrovia
Liberia est. September, 2003

AFRICA
UNMIL
CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SECURITY IN LIBERIA
UNMIL’s primary focus is to assist the Government of Liberia in the consolidation
2,626 1,179 1,159 of peace and security and in the protection of civilians. It is also supporting

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
national authorities in moving forward reconciliation efforts, constitutional

60 20 20
reform, decentralization and develop security and rule of law institutions. CONNECT
unmikonline.org
HQ. Pristina
WITH US ONLINE
United Nations Interim Administration
UNMIK Kosovo Mission in Kosovo est. June, 1999

EUROPE
PROMOTING SECURITY, STABILITY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS @UNPEACEKEEPING
Following the unilateral declaration of independence by the Kosovo authorities
16 8 328 in June 2008, the tasks of UNMIK have been adjusted to focus primarily on the FACEBOOK.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, under the

2 2 96
overall framework of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999). UNPEACEKEEPERS.TUMBLR.COM
minurso.unmissions.org
FLICKR.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
Western United Nations Mission for HQ. Laayoune
Sahara the Referendum in Western Sahara est. April, 1991

AFRICA
MINURSO
PREPARING FOR A CHOICE UN.ORG/PEACEKEEPING
MINURSO was established to monitor the ceasefire between Morocco and the
242 0 241 Frente Polistario and organise a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Mission

45+z 2 54
is also engaged in mine action activities, holds good offices capacity and assists
the implementation of UNHCR’s Confidence-Building Measures Programme.
unifil.unmissions.org
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon HQ. Naqoura
Lebanon

ASIA
UNIFIL est. March, 1978
MONITORING CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES
UNIFIL was originally created to confirm the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
10,521 0 884 Following the 2006 crisis, the Mission’s mandate expanded to include monitoring

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
the cessation of hostilities, supporting the Lebanese armed forces and taking all

92 0 8
actions within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized
for hostile activities.
undof.unmissions.org
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force HQ. Camp Faouar
Golan

ASIA
UNDOF est. May, 1974
PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS
SUPERVISING THE CEASEFIRE
and: RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW
UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between the Israeli and peace & security, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION
788 0 140 Syrian forces and to supervise the implementation of the 31 May 1974

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
operations maintain
disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria.
ASSIST IN DISARMAMENT,
83+z 0 17
peacekeeping
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF ELECTIONS
dimensional
unficyp.org multi- FACILITATE POLITICAL PROCESSES
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus HQ. Nicosia
UNFICYP Cyprus est. March, 1964
TODAY’S PROTECT CIVILIANS

EUROPE
CONTRIBUTING TO A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT
Originally set up to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish
and provide precious resources.
861 55 151 Cypriot communities, UNFICYP has remained on the island to supervise ceasefire

POLICE

TROOPS
range of contributing countries that participate

CIVILIANS
lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the

80+z 6 14
good offices mission of the Secretary-General.
legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide
peace and security. Its strength lies in the
unmissions.org in a combined effort to maintain international
India & United Nations Military Observer HQ. Islamabad/Srinagar police contributors and host governments

ASIA
UNMOGIP Pakistan Group in India and Pakistan est. January, 1949 Security Council, the UN Partners, troop &
OBSERVING THE CEASEFIRE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR It brings together the General Assembly, the
UNMOGIP was established to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
and deployed by the UN Secretariat.
44 0 72 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe

POLICE

TROOPS
are international civil servants, recruited

CIVILIANS
developments pertaining to the strict observance of the 1971 ceasefire.

38 0 62
Civilian staff of peacekeeping operations PARTNERSHIP
a UN blue helmet or beret.
untso.unmissions.org and are identified as UN Peacekeepers by
IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization HQ. Jerusalem
Middle East
Peacekeepers wear their countries’ uniform

ASIA
UNTSO est. May, 1948
UN PEACEKEEPING
personnel required for each operation.
HELPING TO BRING STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST are asked to contribute military and police
UNTSO was mandated to supervise the truce between Israel and its Arab or police force of its own. Member States
150 0 234 neighbours, and assist the five parties to the Armistice Agreements—Egypt,

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria—in the supervision of the application and
The UN has no standing army

39 0 61
observance on the terms of those Agreements.
minusca.unmissions.org OF THE MANDATE
Central United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bangui
African Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic est. April, 2014
SELF-DEFENCE & DEFENCE
AFRICA

MINUSCA Republic
PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND SUPPORTING THE STATE TO
3. USE OF FORCE PRIMARILY IN
REESTABLISH SECURITY
9,639 1,883 760 The primary goal of MINUSCA is protection of civilians and to assist the government
2. CONSENT OF THE PARTIES
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

in re-establishing security. The Mission also facilitates: humanitarian assistance,

82+z 14 4
promotes and protects human rights, support security sector reform and DDR, justice
1. IMPARTIALITY
and the rule of law.
minusma.unmissions.org by three basic principles:
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bamako
UN Peacekeeping is guided
Mali Stabilization Mission in Mali est. April, 2013
AFRICA

MINUSMA
SUPPORTING THE PEACE AGREEEMENT
MINUSMA supports the implementation of the Malian peace agreement, notably deployed
10,645 1,097 1,246 its political and security chapters. It also supports the Malian authorities in their
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

efforts to promote human rights, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian

71 operations
80+z 10 11
access. 1948 since
unmiss.unmissions.org
• 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
South United Nations Mission in HQ. Juba
the Republic of South Sudan
• SEVEN DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
Sudan est. July, 2011
AFRICA

UNMISS
a lasting peace
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS
• A CLEAR RECORD OF SUCCESS create the conditions for
The 2013 crisis reprioritized UNMISS’ mandate towards the protection of civilians,
11,782 1,105 1,973 human rights monitoring, support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

support to the IGAD peace process.

countries torn by conflict
75 7 18
UN Peacekeeping helps
unmissions.org
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei HQ. Abyei Town
Abyei est. June, 2011
AFRICA

UNISFA PEACEKEEPING?
DEMILITARIZING, MONITORING PEACE IN THE ABYEI AREA
UNISFA monitors the flashpoint border in Abyei, an administrative area whose
4,410 17 202 final status is yet to be determined by Sudan and South Sudan. The Mission also
POLICE

TROOPS

WHAT IS
CIVILIANS

facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in

94 2 5
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.
monusco.unmissions.org
United Nations Organization Stabilization HQ. Kinshasa
DR Congo Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo est. July, 2010
AFRICA

MONUSCO
PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND CONSOLIDATING PEACE
MONUSCO has a robust protection of civilians mandate. The Mission works
un.org/peacekeeping
16,938 1,226 3,470 with all Congolese stakeholders to promote peace consolidation and political
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

dialogue. MONUSCO works with national authorities to support structural reforms

80 4 16
and contribute to the implementation of the peace, security and cooperation
framework for the DRC and neighbouring region.
unamid.unmissions.org
African Union/United Nations HQ. El Fasher
Darfur

PEACEKEEPING
Hybrid operation in Darfur est. July, 2007
AFRICA

UNAMID U N I T E D N AT I O N S
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, FACILITATING HUMANITARIAN AID AND
HELPING THE POLITICAL PROCESS
14,345 2,929 3,412 Following the 2014 strategic review, the core UNAMID mandate is to
POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

suppor t mediation ef for ts to achieve a comprehensive political solution,

65 15 20
protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian assistance and
mediation of community conflicts.
minustah.org
United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti HQ. Port-au-Prince
Haiti
NORTH

MINUSTAH est. June, 2004

AMERICA

RESTORING A SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT

MINUSTAH was established to restore a secure and stable environment and to
2,368 2,382 1,245 promote the political process in Haiti. The mission supports the holding of elections

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS

to restore constitutional order. MINUSTAH’s key priority remains strengthening

55+z 26 19
the capacity of the Haitian National Police and rule of law structures.
onuci.org
United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire HQ. Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire est. April, 2004
AFRICA

UNOCI
SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECONCILIATION
UNOCI supports the Ivorian Government in moving forward the political
4,457 1,380 961 dialogue. The Mission is supporting efforts to address the root causes of the

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
conflict and uses its good offices to contribute to a transparent, peaceful, free

70 17 13
and fair electoral process.
unmil.unmissions.org
United Nations Mission in Liberia HQ. Monrovia
Liberia est. September, 2003

AFRICA
UNMIL
CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SECURITY IN LIBERIA
UNMIL’s primary focus is to assist the Government of Liberia in the consolidation
2,626 1,179 1,159 of peace and security and in the protection of civilians. It is also supporting

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
national authorities in moving forward reconciliation efforts, constitutional

60 20 20
reform, decentralization and develop security and rule of law institutions. CONNECT
unmikonline.org
HQ. Pristina
WITH US ONLINE
United Nations Interim Administration
UNMIK Kosovo Mission in Kosovo est. June, 1999

EUROPE
PROMOTING SECURITY, STABILITY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS @UNPEACEKEEPING
Following the unilateral declaration of independence by the Kosovo authorities
16 8 328 in June 2008, the tasks of UNMIK have been adjusted to focus primarily on the FACEBOOK.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, under the

2 2 96
overall framework of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999). UNPEACEKEEPERS.TUMBLR.COM
minurso.unmissions.org
FLICKR.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
Western United Nations Mission for HQ. Laayoune
Sahara the Referendum in Western Sahara est. April, 1991

AFRICA
MINURSO
PREPARING FOR A CHOICE UN.ORG/PEACEKEEPING
MINURSO was established to monitor the ceasefire between Morocco and the
242 0 241 Frente Polistario and organise a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Mission

45+z 2 54
is also engaged in mine action activities, holds good offices capacity and assists
the implementation of UNHCR’s Confidence-Building Measures Programme.
unifil.unmissions.org
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon HQ. Naqoura
Lebanon

ASIA
UNIFIL est. March, 1978
MONITORING CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES
UNIFIL was originally created to confirm the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
10,521 0 884 Following the 2006 crisis, the Mission’s mandate expanded to include monitoring

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
the cessation of hostilities, supporting the Lebanese armed forces and taking all

92 0 8
actions within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized
for hostile activities.
undof.unmissions.org
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force HQ. Camp Faouar
Golan

ASIA
UNDOF est. May, 1974
PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS
SUPERVISING THE CEASEFIRE
and: RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW
UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between the Israeli and peace & security, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION
788 0 140 Syrian forces and to supervise the implementation of the 31 May 1974

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
operations maintain
disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria.
ASSIST IN DISARMAMENT,
83+z 0 17
peacekeeping
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF ELECTIONS
dimensional
unficyp.org multi- FACILITATE POLITICAL PROCESSES
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus HQ. Nicosia
UNFICYP Cyprus est. March, 1964
TODAY’S PROTECT CIVILIANS

EUROPE
CONTRIBUTING TO A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT
Originally set up to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish
and provide precious resources.
861 55 151 Cypriot communities, UNFICYP has remained on the island to supervise ceasefire

POLICE

TROOPS
range of contributing countries that participate

CIVILIANS
lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the

80+z 6 14
good offices mission of the Secretary-General.
legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide
peace and security. Its strength lies in the
unmissions.org in a combined effort to maintain international
India & United Nations Military Observer HQ. Islamabad/Srinagar police contributors and host governments

ASIA
UNMOGIP Pakistan Group in India and Pakistan est. January, 1949 Security Council, the UN Partners, troop &
OBSERVING THE CEASEFIRE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR It brings together the General Assembly, the
UNMOGIP was established to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
and deployed by the UN Secretariat.
44 0 72 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe

POLICE

TROOPS
are international civil servants, recruited

CIVILIANS
developments pertaining to the strict observance of the 1971 ceasefire.

38 0 62
Civilian staff of peacekeeping operations PARTNERSHIP
a UN blue helmet or beret.
untso.unmissions.org and are identified as UN Peacekeepers by
IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization HQ. Jerusalem
Middle East
Peacekeepers wear their countries’ uniform

ASIA
UNTSO est. May, 1948
UN PEACEKEEPING
personnel required for each operation.
HELPING TO BRING STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST are asked to contribute military and police
UNTSO was mandated to supervise the truce between Israel and its Arab or police force of its own. Member States
150 0 234 neighbours, and assist the five parties to the Armistice Agreements—Egypt,

POLICE

TROOPS
CIVILIANS
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria—in the supervision of the application and
The UN has no standing army

39 0 61
observance on the terms of those Agreements.
minusca.unmissions.org OF THE MANDATE
MINUSCA Central United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bangui SELF-DEFENCE & DEFENCE

AFRICA
African Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic est. April, 2014
Republic
3. USE OF FORCE PRIMARILY IN
82+z 14 4 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND SUPPORTING THE STATE TO

CIVILIANS
REESTABLISH SECURITY
TROOPS

POLICE
9,639 1,883 760
2. CONSENT OF THE PARTIES
The primary goal of MINUSCA is protection of civilians and to assist the government
in re-establishing security. The Mission also facilitates: humanitarian assistance, 1. IMPARTIALITY
promotes and protects human rights, support security sector reform and DDR, justice
and the rule of law.
minusma.unmissions.org by three basic principles:

MINUSMA United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bamako

UN Peacekeeping is guided
Mali

AFRICA
Stabilization Mission in Mali est. April, 2013

80+z 10 11 SUPPORTING THE PEACE AGREEEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSMA supports the implementation of the Malian peace agreement, notably

10,645 1,097 1,246
deployed
its political and security chapters. It also supports the Malian authorities in their operations 71
efforts to promote human rights, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian
access. since 1948
unmiss.unmissions.org
• 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

UNMISS South United Nations Mission in HQ. Juba

AFRICA
• SEVEN DECADES OF EXPERIENCE a lasting peace
Sudan the Republic of South Sudan est. July, 2011
• A CLEAR RECORD OF SUCCESS
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS
75 7 18 create the conditions for
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

The 2013 crisis reprioritized UNMISS’ mandate towards the protection of civilians,
11,782 1,105 1,973 human rights monitoring, support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and
countries torn by conflict
support to the IGAD peace process.
UN Peacekeeping helps
unmissions.org

UNISFA Abyei
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei HQ. Abyei Town
AFRICA

est. June, 2011 PEACEKEEPING?

94 2 5 DEMILITARIZING, MONITORING PEACE IN THE ABYEI AREA WHAT IS
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNISFA monitors the flashpoint border in Abyei, an administrative area whose

4,410 17 202 final status is yet to be determined by Sudan and South Sudan. The Mission also
facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.

monusco.unmissions.org

MONUSCO DR Congo
United Nations Organization Stabilization HQ. Kinshasa
AFRICA

Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo est. July, 2010

80 4 16 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND CONSOLIDATING PEACE

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

un.org/peacekeeping
16,938 1,226 3,470
MONUSCO has a robust protection of civilians mandate. The Mission works
with all Congolese stakeholders to promote peace consolidation and political PEACEKEEPING
dialogue. MONUSCO works with national authorities to support structural reforms
and contribute to the implementation of the peace, security and cooperation
framework for the DRC and neighbouring region.
unamid.unmissions.org

UNAMID Darfur
African Union/United Nations HQ. El Fasher
AFRICA

Hybrid operation in Darfur est. July, 2007

U N I T E D N AT I O N S
65 15 20 PROTECTING CIVILIANS, FACILITATING HUMANITARIAN AID AND
CIVILIANS

HELPING THE POLITICAL PROCESS

TROOPS

POLICE

14,345 2,929 3,412 Following the 2014 strategic review, the core UNAMID mandate is to
suppor t mediation ef for ts to achieve a comprehensive political solution,
protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian assistance and
mediation of community conflicts.
minustah.org

MINUSTAH United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti HQ. Port-au-Prince

AMERICA

Haiti
NORTH

est. June, 2004

55+z 26 19 RESTORING A SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSTAH was established to restore a secure and stable environment and to

2,368 2,382 1,245 promote the political process in Haiti. The mission supports the holding of elections
to restore constitutional order. MINUSTAH’s key priority remains strengthening
the capacity of the Haitian National Police and rule of law structures.

onuci.org

UNOCI Côte d’Ivoire

United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire HQ. Abidjan
AFRICA

est. April, 2004

70 17 13 SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECONCILIATION

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNOCI supports the Ivorian Government in moving forward the political

4,457 1,380 961 dialogue. The Mission is supporting efforts to address the root causes of the
conflict and uses its good offices to contribute to a transparent, peaceful, free
and fair electoral process.

unmil.unmissions.org

UNMIL Liberia
United Nations Mission in Liberia HQ. Monrovia
AFRICA

est. September, 2003

60 20 20 CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SECURITY IN LIBERIA

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMIL’s primary focus is to assist the Government of Liberia in the consolidation

2,626 1,179 1,159 of peace and security and in the protection of civilians. It is also supporting

CONNECT
national authorities in moving forward reconciliation efforts, constitutional
reform, decentralization and develop security and rule of law institutions.

unmikonline.org
WITH US ONLINE
UNMIK Kosovo
United Nations Interim Administration HQ. Pristina
EUROPE

Mission in Kosovo est. June, 1999

2 2 96 PROMOTING SECURITY, STABILITY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS @UNPEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Following the unilateral declaration of independence by the Kosovo authorities

16 8 328 in June 2008, the tasks of UNMIK have been adjusted to focus primarily on the FACEBOOK.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, under the
overall framework of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999). UNPEACEKEEPERS.TUMBLR.COM
minurso.unmissions.org
FLICKR.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
MINURSO Western United Nations Mission for HQ. Laayoune
AFRICA

Sahara the Referendum in Western Sahara est. April, 1991

45+z 2 54 PREPARING FOR A CHOICE UN.ORG/PEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINURSO was established to monitor the ceasefire between Morocco and the
242 0 241 Frente Polistario and organise a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara
would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Mission
is also engaged in mine action activities, holds good offices capacity and assists
the implementation of UNHCR’s Confidence-Building Measures Programme.

unifil.unmissions.org

UNIFIL Lebanon
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon HQ. Naqoura
ASIA

est. March, 1978

92 0 8 MONITORING CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNIFIL was originally created to confirm the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
10,521 0 884 Following the 2006 crisis, the Mission’s mandate expanded to include monitoring
the cessation of hostilities, supporting the Lebanese armed forces and taking all
actions within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized
for hostile activities.
undof.unmissions.org

UNDOF Golan
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force HQ. Camp Faouar
ASIA

PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS

est. May, 1974
SUPERVISING THE CEASEFIRE
and: RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW
83+z 0 17
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between the Israeli and
788 0 140
peace & security, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION
Syrian forces and to supervise the implementation of the 31 May 1974 operations maintain ASSIST IN DISARMAMENT,
disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria. peacekeeping
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF ELECTIONS
dimensional
unficyp.org multi- FACILITATE POLITICAL PROCESSES

UNFICYP Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus HQ. Nicosia
EUROPE

TODAY’S PROTECT CIVILIANS

est. March, 1964

80+z 6 14 CONTRIBUTING TO A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Originally set up to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish
861 55
and provide precious resources.
151 Cypriot communities, UNFICYP has remained on the island to supervise ceasefire range of contributing countries that participate
lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide
good offices mission of the Secretary-General.
peace and security. Its strength lies in the
unmissions.org in a combined effort to maintain international

UNMOGIP India & United Nations Military Observer HQ. Islamabad/Srinagar police contributors and host governments
ASIA

Pakistan Group in India and Pakistan est. January, 1949 Security Council, the UN Partners, troop &
38 0 62 OBSERVING THE CEASEFIRE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR It brings together the General Assembly, the
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMOGIP was established to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
and deployed by the UN Secretariat.
44 0 72 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe are international civil servants, recruited
developments pertaining to the strict observance of the 1971 ceasefire. Civilian staff of peacekeeping operations PARTNERSHIP
a UN blue helmet or beret.
untso.unmissions.org and are identified as UN Peacekeepers by
IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL
UNTSO Middle East United Nations Truce Supervision Organization HQ. Jerusalem Peacekeepers wear their countries’ uniform
ASIA

est. May, 1948

UN PEACEKEEPING
personnel required for each operation.
39 0 61 HELPING TO BRING STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
CIVILIANS

are asked to contribute military and police

TROOPS

POLICE

UNTSO was mandated to supervise the truce between Israel and its Arab
150 0 234 neighbours, and assist the five parties to the Armistice Agreements—Egypt,
or police force of its own. Member States
The UN has no standing army
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria—in the supervision of the application and
observance on the terms of those Agreements.
minusca.unmissions.org OF THE MANDATE
MINUSCA Central United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bangui SELF-DEFENCE & DEFENCE

AFRICA
African Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic est. April, 2014
Republic
3. USE OF FORCE PRIMARILY IN
82+z 14 4 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND SUPPORTING THE STATE TO

CIVILIANS
REESTABLISH SECURITY
TROOPS

POLICE
9,639 1,883 760
2. CONSENT OF THE PARTIES
The primary goal of MINUSCA is protection of civilians and to assist the government
in re-establishing security. The Mission also facilitates: humanitarian assistance, 1. IMPARTIALITY
promotes and protects human rights, support security sector reform and DDR, justice
and the rule of law.
minusma.unmissions.org by three basic principles:

MINUSMA United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bamako

UN Peacekeeping is guided
Mali

AFRICA
Stabilization Mission in Mali est. April, 2013

80+z 10 11 SUPPORTING THE PEACE AGREEEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSMA supports the implementation of the Malian peace agreement, notably

10,645 1,097 1,246
deployed
its political and security chapters. It also supports the Malian authorities in their operations 71
efforts to promote human rights, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian
access. since 1948
unmiss.unmissions.org
• 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

UNMISS South United Nations Mission in HQ. Juba

AFRICA
• SEVEN DECADES OF EXPERIENCE a lasting peace
Sudan the Republic of South Sudan est. July, 2011
• A CLEAR RECORD OF SUCCESS
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS
75 7 18 create the conditions for
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

The 2013 crisis reprioritized UNMISS’ mandate towards the protection of civilians,
11,782 1,105 1,973 human rights monitoring, support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and
countries torn by conflict
support to the IGAD peace process.
UN Peacekeeping helps
unmissions.org

UNISFA Abyei
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei HQ. Abyei Town
AFRICA

est. June, 2011 PEACEKEEPING?

94 2 5 DEMILITARIZING, MONITORING PEACE IN THE ABYEI AREA WHAT IS
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNISFA monitors the flashpoint border in Abyei, an administrative area whose

4,410 17 202 final status is yet to be determined by Sudan and South Sudan. The Mission also
facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.

monusco.unmissions.org

MONUSCO DR Congo
United Nations Organization Stabilization HQ. Kinshasa
AFRICA

Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo est. July, 2010

80 4 16 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND CONSOLIDATING PEACE

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

un.org/peacekeeping
16,938 1,226 3,470
MONUSCO has a robust protection of civilians mandate. The Mission works
with all Congolese stakeholders to promote peace consolidation and political PEACEKEEPING
dialogue. MONUSCO works with national authorities to support structural reforms
and contribute to the implementation of the peace, security and cooperation
framework for the DRC and neighbouring region.
unamid.unmissions.org

UNAMID Darfur
African Union/United Nations HQ. El Fasher
AFRICA

Hybrid operation in Darfur est. July, 2007

U N I T E D N AT I O N S
65 15 20 PROTECTING CIVILIANS, FACILITATING HUMANITARIAN AID AND
CIVILIANS

HELPING THE POLITICAL PROCESS

TROOPS

POLICE

14,345 2,929 3,412 Following the 2014 strategic review, the core UNAMID mandate is to
suppor t mediation ef for ts to achieve a comprehensive political solution,
protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian assistance and
mediation of community conflicts.
minustah.org

MINUSTAH United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti HQ. Port-au-Prince

AMERICA

Haiti
NORTH

est. June, 2004

55+z 26 19 RESTORING A SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSTAH was established to restore a secure and stable environment and to

2,368 2,382 1,245 promote the political process in Haiti. The mission supports the holding of elections
to restore constitutional order. MINUSTAH’s key priority remains strengthening
the capacity of the Haitian National Police and rule of law structures.

onuci.org

UNOCI Côte d’Ivoire

United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire HQ. Abidjan
AFRICA

est. April, 2004

70 17 13 SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECONCILIATION

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNOCI supports the Ivorian Government in moving forward the political

4,457 1,380 961 dialogue. The Mission is supporting efforts to address the root causes of the
conflict and uses its good offices to contribute to a transparent, peaceful, free
and fair electoral process.

unmil.unmissions.org

UNMIL Liberia
United Nations Mission in Liberia HQ. Monrovia
AFRICA

est. September, 2003

60 20 20 CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SECURITY IN LIBERIA

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMIL’s primary focus is to assist the Government of Liberia in the consolidation

2,626 1,179 1,159 of peace and security and in the protection of civilians. It is also supporting

CONNECT
national authorities in moving forward reconciliation efforts, constitutional
reform, decentralization and develop security and rule of law institutions.

unmikonline.org
WITH US ONLINE
UNMIK Kosovo
United Nations Interim Administration HQ. Pristina
EUROPE

Mission in Kosovo est. June, 1999

2 2 96 PROMOTING SECURITY, STABILITY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS @UNPEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Following the unilateral declaration of independence by the Kosovo authorities

16 8 328 in June 2008, the tasks of UNMIK have been adjusted to focus primarily on the FACEBOOK.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, under the
overall framework of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999). UNPEACEKEEPERS.TUMBLR.COM
minurso.unmissions.org
FLICKR.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
MINURSO Western United Nations Mission for HQ. Laayoune
AFRICA

Sahara the Referendum in Western Sahara est. April, 1991

45+z 2 54 PREPARING FOR A CHOICE UN.ORG/PEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINURSO was established to monitor the ceasefire between Morocco and the
242 0 241 Frente Polistario and organise a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara
would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Mission
is also engaged in mine action activities, holds good offices capacity and assists
the implementation of UNHCR’s Confidence-Building Measures Programme.

unifil.unmissions.org

UNIFIL Lebanon
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon HQ. Naqoura
ASIA

est. March, 1978

92 0 8 MONITORING CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNIFIL was originally created to confirm the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
10,521 0 884 Following the 2006 crisis, the Mission’s mandate expanded to include monitoring
the cessation of hostilities, supporting the Lebanese armed forces and taking all
actions within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized
for hostile activities.
undof.unmissions.org

UNDOF Golan
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force HQ. Camp Faouar
ASIA

PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS

est. May, 1974
SUPERVISING THE CEASEFIRE
and: RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW
83+z 0 17
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between the Israeli and
788 0 140
peace & security, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION
Syrian forces and to supervise the implementation of the 31 May 1974 operations maintain ASSIST IN DISARMAMENT,
disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria. peacekeeping
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF ELECTIONS
dimensional
unficyp.org multi- FACILITATE POLITICAL PROCESSES

UNFICYP Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus HQ. Nicosia
EUROPE

TODAY’S PROTECT CIVILIANS

est. March, 1964

80+z 6 14 CONTRIBUTING TO A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Originally set up to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish
861 55
and provide precious resources.
151 Cypriot communities, UNFICYP has remained on the island to supervise ceasefire range of contributing countries that participate
lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide
good offices mission of the Secretary-General.
peace and security. Its strength lies in the
unmissions.org in a combined effort to maintain international

UNMOGIP India & United Nations Military Observer HQ. Islamabad/Srinagar police contributors and host governments
ASIA

Pakistan Group in India and Pakistan est. January, 1949 Security Council, the UN Partners, troop &
38 0 62 OBSERVING THE CEASEFIRE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR It brings together the General Assembly, the
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMOGIP was established to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
and deployed by the UN Secretariat.
44 0 72 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe are international civil servants, recruited
developments pertaining to the strict observance of the 1971 ceasefire. Civilian staff of peacekeeping operations PARTNERSHIP
a UN blue helmet or beret.
untso.unmissions.org and are identified as UN Peacekeepers by
IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL
UNTSO Middle East United Nations Truce Supervision Organization HQ. Jerusalem Peacekeepers wear their countries’ uniform
ASIA

est. May, 1948

UN PEACEKEEPING
personnel required for each operation.
39 0 61 HELPING TO BRING STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
CIVILIANS

are asked to contribute military and police

TROOPS

POLICE

UNTSO was mandated to supervise the truce between Israel and its Arab
150 0 234 neighbours, and assist the five parties to the Armistice Agreements—Egypt,
or police force of its own. Member States
The UN has no standing army
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria—in the supervision of the application and
observance on the terms of those Agreements.
minusca.unmissions.org OF THE MANDATE
MINUSCA Central United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bangui SELF-DEFENCE & DEFENCE

AFRICA
African Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic est. April, 2014
Republic
3. USE OF FORCE PRIMARILY IN
82+z 14 4 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND SUPPORTING THE STATE TO

CIVILIANS
REESTABLISH SECURITY
TROOPS

POLICE
9,639 1,883 760
2. CONSENT OF THE PARTIES
The primary goal of MINUSCA is protection of civilians and to assist the government
in re-establishing security. The Mission also facilitates: humanitarian assistance, 1. IMPARTIALITY
promotes and protects human rights, support security sector reform and DDR, justice
and the rule of law.
minusma.unmissions.org by three basic principles:

MINUSMA United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bamako

UN Peacekeeping is guided
Mali

AFRICA
Stabilization Mission in Mali est. April, 2013

80+z 10 11 SUPPORTING THE PEACE AGREEEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSMA supports the implementation of the Malian peace agreement, notably

10,645 1,097 1,246
deployed
its political and security chapters. It also supports the Malian authorities in their operations 71
efforts to promote human rights, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian
access. since 1948
unmiss.unmissions.org
• 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

UNMISS South United Nations Mission in HQ. Juba

AFRICA
• SEVEN DECADES OF EXPERIENCE a lasting peace
Sudan the Republic of South Sudan est. July, 2011
• A CLEAR RECORD OF SUCCESS
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS
75 7 18 create the conditions for
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

The 2013 crisis reprioritized UNMISS’ mandate towards the protection of civilians,
11,782 1,105 1,973 human rights monitoring, support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and
countries torn by conflict
support to the IGAD peace process.
UN Peacekeeping helps
unmissions.org

UNISFA Abyei
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei HQ. Abyei Town
AFRICA

est. June, 2011 PEACEKEEPING?

94 2 5 DEMILITARIZING, MONITORING PEACE IN THE ABYEI AREA WHAT IS
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNISFA monitors the flashpoint border in Abyei, an administrative area whose

4,410 17 202 final status is yet to be determined by Sudan and South Sudan. The Mission also
facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.

monusco.unmissions.org

MONUSCO DR Congo
United Nations Organization Stabilization HQ. Kinshasa
AFRICA

Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo est. July, 2010

80 4 16 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND CONSOLIDATING PEACE

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

un.org/peacekeeping
16,938 1,226 3,470
MONUSCO has a robust protection of civilians mandate. The Mission works
with all Congolese stakeholders to promote peace consolidation and political PEACEKEEPING
dialogue. MONUSCO works with national authorities to support structural reforms
and contribute to the implementation of the peace, security and cooperation
framework for the DRC and neighbouring region.
unamid.unmissions.org

UNAMID Darfur
African Union/United Nations HQ. El Fasher
AFRICA

Hybrid operation in Darfur est. July, 2007

U N I T E D N AT I O N S
65 15 20 PROTECTING CIVILIANS, FACILITATING HUMANITARIAN AID AND
CIVILIANS

HELPING THE POLITICAL PROCESS

TROOPS

POLICE

14,345 2,929 3,412 Following the 2014 strategic review, the core UNAMID mandate is to
suppor t mediation ef for ts to achieve a comprehensive political solution,
protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian assistance and
mediation of community conflicts.
minustah.org

MINUSTAH United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti HQ. Port-au-Prince

AMERICA

Haiti
NORTH

est. June, 2004

55+z 26 19 RESTORING A SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSTAH was established to restore a secure and stable environment and to

2,368 2,382 1,245 promote the political process in Haiti. The mission supports the holding of elections
to restore constitutional order. MINUSTAH’s key priority remains strengthening
the capacity of the Haitian National Police and rule of law structures.

onuci.org

UNOCI Côte d’Ivoire

United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire HQ. Abidjan
AFRICA

est. April, 2004

70 17 13 SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECONCILIATION

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNOCI supports the Ivorian Government in moving forward the political

4,457 1,380 961 dialogue. The Mission is supporting efforts to address the root causes of the
conflict and uses its good offices to contribute to a transparent, peaceful, free
and fair electoral process.

unmil.unmissions.org

UNMIL Liberia
United Nations Mission in Liberia HQ. Monrovia
AFRICA

est. September, 2003

60 20 20 CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SECURITY IN LIBERIA

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMIL’s primary focus is to assist the Government of Liberia in the consolidation

2,626 1,179 1,159 of peace and security and in the protection of civilians. It is also supporting

CONNECT
national authorities in moving forward reconciliation efforts, constitutional
reform, decentralization and develop security and rule of law institutions.

unmikonline.org
WITH US ONLINE
UNMIK Kosovo
United Nations Interim Administration HQ. Pristina
EUROPE

Mission in Kosovo est. June, 1999

2 2 96 PROMOTING SECURITY, STABILITY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS @UNPEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Following the unilateral declaration of independence by the Kosovo authorities

16 8 328 in June 2008, the tasks of UNMIK have been adjusted to focus primarily on the FACEBOOK.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, under the
overall framework of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999). UNPEACEKEEPERS.TUMBLR.COM
minurso.unmissions.org
FLICKR.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
MINURSO Western United Nations Mission for HQ. Laayoune
AFRICA

Sahara the Referendum in Western Sahara est. April, 1991

45+z 2 54 PREPARING FOR A CHOICE UN.ORG/PEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINURSO was established to monitor the ceasefire between Morocco and the
242 0 241 Frente Polistario and organise a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara
would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Mission
is also engaged in mine action activities, holds good offices capacity and assists
the implementation of UNHCR’s Confidence-Building Measures Programme.

unifil.unmissions.org

UNIFIL Lebanon
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon HQ. Naqoura
ASIA

est. March, 1978

92 0 8 MONITORING CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNIFIL was originally created to confirm the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
10,521 0 884 Following the 2006 crisis, the Mission’s mandate expanded to include monitoring
the cessation of hostilities, supporting the Lebanese armed forces and taking all
actions within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized
for hostile activities.
undof.unmissions.org

UNDOF Golan
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force HQ. Camp Faouar
ASIA

PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS

est. May, 1974
SUPERVISING THE CEASEFIRE
and: RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW
83+z 0 17
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between the Israeli and
788 0 140
peace & security, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION
Syrian forces and to supervise the implementation of the 31 May 1974 operations maintain ASSIST IN DISARMAMENT,
disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria. peacekeeping
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF ELECTIONS
dimensional
unficyp.org multi- FACILITATE POLITICAL PROCESSES

UNFICYP Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus HQ. Nicosia
EUROPE

TODAY’S PROTECT CIVILIANS

est. March, 1964

80+z 6 14 CONTRIBUTING TO A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Originally set up to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish
861 55
and provide precious resources.
151 Cypriot communities, UNFICYP has remained on the island to supervise ceasefire range of contributing countries that participate
lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide
good offices mission of the Secretary-General.
peace and security. Its strength lies in the
unmissions.org in a combined effort to maintain international

UNMOGIP India & United Nations Military Observer HQ. Islamabad/Srinagar police contributors and host governments
ASIA

Pakistan Group in India and Pakistan est. January, 1949 Security Council, the UN Partners, troop &
38 0 62 OBSERVING THE CEASEFIRE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR It brings together the General Assembly, the
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMOGIP was established to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
and deployed by the UN Secretariat.
44 0 72 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe are international civil servants, recruited
developments pertaining to the strict observance of the 1971 ceasefire. Civilian staff of peacekeeping operations PARTNERSHIP
a UN blue helmet or beret.
untso.unmissions.org and are identified as UN Peacekeepers by
IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL
UNTSO Middle East United Nations Truce Supervision Organization HQ. Jerusalem Peacekeepers wear their countries’ uniform
ASIA

est. May, 1948

UN PEACEKEEPING
personnel required for each operation.
39 0 61 HELPING TO BRING STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
CIVILIANS

are asked to contribute military and police

TROOPS

POLICE

UNTSO was mandated to supervise the truce between Israel and its Arab
150 0 234 neighbours, and assist the five parties to the Armistice Agreements—Egypt,
or police force of its own. Member States
The UN has no standing army
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria—in the supervision of the application and
observance on the terms of those Agreements.
minusca.unmissions.org OF THE MANDATE
MINUSCA Central United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bangui SELF-DEFENCE & DEFENCE

AFRICA
African Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic est. April, 2014
Republic
3. USE OF FORCE PRIMARILY IN
82+z 14 4 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND SUPPORTING THE STATE TO

CIVILIANS
REESTABLISH SECURITY
TROOPS

POLICE
9,639 1,883 760
2. CONSENT OF THE PARTIES
The primary goal of MINUSCA is protection of civilians and to assist the government
in re-establishing security. The Mission also facilitates: humanitarian assistance, 1. IMPARTIALITY
promotes and protects human rights, support security sector reform and DDR, justice
and the rule of law.
minusma.unmissions.org by three basic principles:

MINUSMA United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bamako

UN Peacekeeping is guided
Mali

AFRICA
Stabilization Mission in Mali est. April, 2013

80+z 10 11 SUPPORTING THE PEACE AGREEEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSMA supports the implementation of the Malian peace agreement, notably

10,645 1,097 1,246
deployed
its political and security chapters. It also supports the Malian authorities in their operations 71
efforts to promote human rights, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian
access. since 1948
unmiss.unmissions.org
• 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

UNMISS South United Nations Mission in HQ. Juba

AFRICA
• SEVEN DECADES OF EXPERIENCE a lasting peace
Sudan the Republic of South Sudan est. July, 2011
• A CLEAR RECORD OF SUCCESS
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS
75 7 18 create the conditions for
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

The 2013 crisis reprioritized UNMISS’ mandate towards the protection of civilians,
11,782 1,105 1,973 human rights monitoring, support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and
countries torn by conflict
support to the IGAD peace process.
UN Peacekeeping helps
unmissions.org

UNISFA Abyei
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei HQ. Abyei Town
AFRICA

est. June, 2011 PEACEKEEPING?

94 2 5 DEMILITARIZING, MONITORING PEACE IN THE ABYEI AREA WHAT IS
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNISFA monitors the flashpoint border in Abyei, an administrative area whose

4,410 17 202 final status is yet to be determined by Sudan and South Sudan. The Mission also
facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.

monusco.unmissions.org

MONUSCO DR Congo
United Nations Organization Stabilization HQ. Kinshasa
AFRICA

Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo est. July, 2010

80 4 16 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND CONSOLIDATING PEACE

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

un.org/peacekeeping
16,938 1,226 3,470
MONUSCO has a robust protection of civilians mandate. The Mission works
with all Congolese stakeholders to promote peace consolidation and political PEACEKEEPING
dialogue. MONUSCO works with national authorities to support structural reforms
and contribute to the implementation of the peace, security and cooperation
framework for the DRC and neighbouring region.
unamid.unmissions.org

UNAMID Darfur
African Union/United Nations HQ. El Fasher
AFRICA

Hybrid operation in Darfur est. July, 2007

U N I T E D N AT I O N S
65 15 20 PROTECTING CIVILIANS, FACILITATING HUMANITARIAN AID AND
CIVILIANS

HELPING THE POLITICAL PROCESS

TROOPS

POLICE

14,345 2,929 3,412 Following the 2014 strategic review, the core UNAMID mandate is to
suppor t mediation ef for ts to achieve a comprehensive political solution,
protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian assistance and
mediation of community conflicts.
minustah.org

MINUSTAH United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti HQ. Port-au-Prince

AMERICA

Haiti
NORTH

est. June, 2004

55+z 26 19 RESTORING A SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSTAH was established to restore a secure and stable environment and to

2,368 2,382 1,245 promote the political process in Haiti. The mission supports the holding of elections
to restore constitutional order. MINUSTAH’s key priority remains strengthening
the capacity of the Haitian National Police and rule of law structures.

onuci.org

UNOCI Côte d’Ivoire

United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire HQ. Abidjan
AFRICA

est. April, 2004

70 17 13 SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECONCILIATION

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNOCI supports the Ivorian Government in moving forward the political

4,457 1,380 961 dialogue. The Mission is supporting efforts to address the root causes of the
conflict and uses its good offices to contribute to a transparent, peaceful, free
and fair electoral process.

unmil.unmissions.org

UNMIL Liberia
United Nations Mission in Liberia HQ. Monrovia
AFRICA

est. September, 2003

60 20 20 CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SECURITY IN LIBERIA

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMIL’s primary focus is to assist the Government of Liberia in the consolidation

2,626 1,179 1,159 of peace and security and in the protection of civilians. It is also supporting

CONNECT
national authorities in moving forward reconciliation efforts, constitutional
reform, decentralization and develop security and rule of law institutions.

unmikonline.org
WITH US ONLINE
UNMIK Kosovo
United Nations Interim Administration HQ. Pristina
EUROPE

Mission in Kosovo est. June, 1999

2 2 96 PROMOTING SECURITY, STABILITY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS @UNPEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Following the unilateral declaration of independence by the Kosovo authorities

16 8 328 in June 2008, the tasks of UNMIK have been adjusted to focus primarily on the FACEBOOK.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, under the
overall framework of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999). UNPEACEKEEPERS.TUMBLR.COM
minurso.unmissions.org
FLICKR.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
MINURSO Western United Nations Mission for HQ. Laayoune
AFRICA

Sahara the Referendum in Western Sahara est. April, 1991

45+z 2 54 PREPARING FOR A CHOICE UN.ORG/PEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINURSO was established to monitor the ceasefire between Morocco and the
242 0 241 Frente Polistario and organise a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara
would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Mission
is also engaged in mine action activities, holds good offices capacity and assists
the implementation of UNHCR’s Confidence-Building Measures Programme.

unifil.unmissions.org

UNIFIL Lebanon
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon HQ. Naqoura
ASIA

est. March, 1978

92 0 8 MONITORING CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNIFIL was originally created to confirm the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
10,521 0 884 Following the 2006 crisis, the Mission’s mandate expanded to include monitoring
the cessation of hostilities, supporting the Lebanese armed forces and taking all
actions within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized
for hostile activities.
undof.unmissions.org

UNDOF Golan
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force HQ. Camp Faouar
ASIA

PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS

est. May, 1974
SUPERVISING THE CEASEFIRE
and: RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW
83+z 0 17
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between the Israeli and
788 0 140
peace & security, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION
Syrian forces and to supervise the implementation of the 31 May 1974 operations maintain ASSIST IN DISARMAMENT,
disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria. peacekeeping
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF ELECTIONS
dimensional
unficyp.org multi- FACILITATE POLITICAL PROCESSES

UNFICYP Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus HQ. Nicosia
EUROPE

TODAY’S PROTECT CIVILIANS

est. March, 1964

80+z 6 14 CONTRIBUTING TO A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Originally set up to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish
861 55
and provide precious resources.
151 Cypriot communities, UNFICYP has remained on the island to supervise ceasefire range of contributing countries that participate
lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide
good offices mission of the Secretary-General.
peace and security. Its strength lies in the
unmissions.org in a combined effort to maintain international

UNMOGIP India & United Nations Military Observer HQ. Islamabad/Srinagar police contributors and host governments
ASIA

Pakistan Group in India and Pakistan est. January, 1949 Security Council, the UN Partners, troop &
38 0 62 OBSERVING THE CEASEFIRE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR It brings together the General Assembly, the
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMOGIP was established to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
and deployed by the UN Secretariat.
44 0 72 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe are international civil servants, recruited
developments pertaining to the strict observance of the 1971 ceasefire. Civilian staff of peacekeeping operations PARTNERSHIP
a UN blue helmet or beret.
untso.unmissions.org and are identified as UN Peacekeepers by
IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL
UNTSO Middle East United Nations Truce Supervision Organization HQ. Jerusalem Peacekeepers wear their countries’ uniform
ASIA

est. May, 1948

UN PEACEKEEPING
personnel required for each operation.
39 0 61 HELPING TO BRING STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
CIVILIANS

are asked to contribute military and police

TROOPS

POLICE

UNTSO was mandated to supervise the truce between Israel and its Arab
150 0 234 neighbours, and assist the five parties to the Armistice Agreements—Egypt,
or police force of its own. Member States
The UN has no standing army
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria—in the supervision of the application and
observance on the terms of those Agreements.
UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING
WORKING FOR PEACE AND STABILITY WORLDWIDE
COUNTRIES CONTRIBUTING TO PEACEKEEPING

124 95 %
MORE THAN OF UN
PEACEKEEPERS
COUNTRIES
OVER

WORK IN MISSIONS
CONTRIBUTE
A PROTECTION OF

122,000
WITH
CIVILIANS MANDATE
OVER

600
HUMAN RIGHTS STAFF

OVER
TROOPS, POLICE AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL DEPLOYED IN NINE OF
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
TO SUPPORT THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION

$
OF HUMAN RIGHTS

BUDGET* 8.27 LARGEST MISSION

BILLION
DR Congo [ MONUSCO]
0.5 %
OF GLOBAL
MILITARY

22,492}
LESS THAN EXPENDITURES Troops: 16,938
Military observers: 454
Police: 1,226
authorized strength International civilians: 816
A GLOBAL LOGISTICS OPERATION Local civilians: 2,654
UN Volunteers: 404

14,000 VEHICLES

SIX PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS IMPLEMENT

310 MEDICAL CLINICS
DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILISATION AND
158
360,000
HELICOPTERS REINTEGRATION PROGRAMMES TARGETING

54 AIRPLANES

26
UUAVs
unarmed, unmanned
aerial vehicles BENEFICIARIES

7
28,000 13
SHIPS
STAFF

PEACEKEEPING
IN OPERATIONS
WORK IN STRENGTHENING THE RULE OF LAW
PEACEKEEPING INCLUDES AND SECURITY INSTITUTIONS

16
ACROSS

4
MISSIONS

UN PEACEKEEPERS HELP PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD

CONTINENTS 7Million
TOTAL SQUARE KILOMETRES
125 Million
TOTAL POPULATION OF AREAS

11 TIME
AND

IN WHICH WE OPERATE IN WHICH WE OPERATE

ZONES

FOR THE MOST RECENT INFORMATION VISIT www.un.org/peacekeeping

Data used from 2015–2016 *Approved resources for the period from 31 July 2015 to 30 June 2016
minusca.unmissions.org OF THE MANDATE
MINUSCA Central United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bangui SELF-DEFENCE & DEFENCE

AFRICA
African Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic est. April, 2014
Republic
3. USE OF FORCE PRIMARILY IN
82+z 14 4 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND SUPPORTING THE STATE TO

CIVILIANS
REESTABLISH SECURITY
TROOPS

POLICE
9,639 1,883 760
2. CONSENT OF THE PARTIES
The primary goal of MINUSCA is protection of civilians and to assist the government
in re-establishing security. The Mission also facilitates: humanitarian assistance, 1. IMPARTIALITY
promotes and protects human rights, support security sector reform and DDR, justice
and the rule of law.
minusma.unmissions.org by three basic principles:

MINUSMA United Nations Multidimensional Integrated HQ. Bamako

UN Peacekeeping is guided
Mali

AFRICA
Stabilization Mission in Mali est. April, 2013

80+z 10 11 SUPPORTING THE PEACE AGREEEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSMA supports the implementation of the Malian peace agreement, notably

10,645 1,097 1,246
deployed
its political and security chapters. It also supports the Malian authorities in their operations 71
efforts to promote human rights, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian
access. since 1948
unmiss.unmissions.org
• 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

UNMISS South United Nations Mission in HQ. Juba

AFRICA
• SEVEN DECADES OF EXPERIENCE a lasting peace
Sudan the Republic of South Sudan est. July, 2011
• A CLEAR RECORD OF SUCCESS
PROTECTING CIVILIANS, MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS
75 7 18 create the conditions for
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

The 2013 crisis reprioritized UNMISS’ mandate towards the protection of civilians,
11,782 1,105 1,973 human rights monitoring, support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and
countries torn by conflict
support to the IGAD peace process.
UN Peacekeeping helps
unmissions.org

UNISFA Abyei
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei HQ. Abyei Town
AFRICA

est. June, 2011 PEACEKEEPING?

94 2 5 DEMILITARIZING, MONITORING PEACE IN THE ABYEI AREA WHAT IS
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNISFA monitors the flashpoint border in Abyei, an administrative area whose

4,410 17 202 final status is yet to be determined by Sudan and South Sudan. The Mission also
facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in
protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.

monusco.unmissions.org

MONUSCO DR Congo
United Nations Organization Stabilization HQ. Kinshasa
AFRICA

Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo est. July, 2010

80 4 16 PROTECTING CIVILIANS AND CONSOLIDATING PEACE

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

un.org/peacekeeping
16,938 1,226 3,470
MONUSCO has a robust protection of civilians mandate. The Mission works
with all Congolese stakeholders to promote peace consolidation and political PEACEKEEPING
dialogue. MONUSCO works with national authorities to support structural reforms
and contribute to the implementation of the peace, security and cooperation
framework for the DRC and neighbouring region.
unamid.unmissions.org

UNAMID Darfur
African Union/United Nations HQ. El Fasher
AFRICA

Hybrid operation in Darfur est. July, 2007

U N I T E D N AT I O N S
65 15 20 PROTECTING CIVILIANS, FACILITATING HUMANITARIAN AID AND
CIVILIANS

HELPING THE POLITICAL PROCESS

TROOPS

POLICE

14,345 2,929 3,412 Following the 2014 strategic review, the core UNAMID mandate is to
suppor t mediation ef for ts to achieve a comprehensive political solution,
protection of civilians, facilitation of humanitarian assistance and
mediation of community conflicts.
minustah.org

MINUSTAH United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti HQ. Port-au-Prince

AMERICA

Haiti
NORTH

est. June, 2004

55+z 26 19 RESTORING A SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINUSTAH was established to restore a secure and stable environment and to

2,368 2,382 1,245 promote the political process in Haiti. The mission supports the holding of elections
to restore constitutional order. MINUSTAH’s key priority remains strengthening
the capacity of the Haitian National Police and rule of law structures.

onuci.org

UNOCI Côte d’Ivoire

United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire HQ. Abidjan
AFRICA

est. April, 2004

70 17 13 SUPPORTING NATIONAL RECONCILIATION

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNOCI supports the Ivorian Government in moving forward the political

4,457 1,380 961 dialogue. The Mission is supporting efforts to address the root causes of the
conflict and uses its good offices to contribute to a transparent, peaceful, free
and fair electoral process.

unmil.unmissions.org

UNMIL Liberia
United Nations Mission in Liberia HQ. Monrovia
AFRICA

est. September, 2003

60 20 20 CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SECURITY IN LIBERIA

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMIL’s primary focus is to assist the Government of Liberia in the consolidation

2,626 1,179 1,159 of peace and security and in the protection of civilians. It is also supporting

CONNECT
national authorities in moving forward reconciliation efforts, constitutional
reform, decentralization and develop security and rule of law institutions.

unmikonline.org
WITH US ONLINE
UNMIK Kosovo
United Nations Interim Administration HQ. Pristina
EUROPE

Mission in Kosovo est. June, 1999

2 2 96 PROMOTING SECURITY, STABILITY AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS @UNPEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Following the unilateral declaration of independence by the Kosovo authorities

16 8 328 in June 2008, the tasks of UNMIK have been adjusted to focus primarily on the FACEBOOK.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, under the
overall framework of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999). UNPEACEKEEPERS.TUMBLR.COM
minurso.unmissions.org
FLICKR.COM/UNPEACEKEEPING
MINURSO Western United Nations Mission for HQ. Laayoune
AFRICA

Sahara the Referendum in Western Sahara est. April, 1991

45+z 2 54 PREPARING FOR A CHOICE UN.ORG/PEACEKEEPING

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

MINURSO was established to monitor the ceasefire between Morocco and the
242 0 241 Frente Polistario and organise a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara
would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Mission
is also engaged in mine action activities, holds good offices capacity and assists
the implementation of UNHCR’s Confidence-Building Measures Programme.

unifil.unmissions.org

UNIFIL Lebanon
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon HQ. Naqoura
ASIA

est. March, 1978

92 0 8 MONITORING CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNIFIL was originally created to confirm the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
10,521 0 884 Following the 2006 crisis, the Mission’s mandate expanded to include monitoring
the cessation of hostilities, supporting the Lebanese armed forces and taking all
actions within its capabilities to ensure that its area of operations is not utilized
for hostile activities.
undof.unmissions.org

UNDOF Golan
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force HQ. Camp Faouar
ASIA

PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS

est. May, 1974
SUPERVISING THE CEASEFIRE
and: RESTORE THE RULE OF LAW
83+z 0 17
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNDOF was established to maintain the ceasefire between the Israeli and
788 0 140
peace & security, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION
Syrian forces and to supervise the implementation of the 31 May 1974 operations maintain ASSIST IN DISARMAMENT,
disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria. peacekeeping
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION OF ELECTIONS
dimensional
unficyp.org multi- FACILITATE POLITICAL PROCESSES

UNFICYP Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus HQ. Nicosia
EUROPE

TODAY’S PROTECT CIVILIANS

est. March, 1964

80+z 6 14 CONTRIBUTING TO A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT

CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

Originally set up to prevent further fighting between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish
861 55
and provide precious resources.
151 Cypriot communities, UNFICYP has remained on the island to supervise ceasefire range of contributing countries that participate
lines, maintain a buffer zone, undertake humanitarian activities and support the legitimacy of the UN Charter and in the wide
good offices mission of the Secretary-General.
peace and security. Its strength lies in the
unmissions.org in a combined effort to maintain international

UNMOGIP India & United Nations Military Observer HQ. Islamabad/Srinagar police contributors and host governments
ASIA

Pakistan Group in India and Pakistan est. January, 1949 Security Council, the UN Partners, troop &
38 0 62 OBSERVING THE CEASEFIRE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR It brings together the General Assembly, the
CIVILIANS
TROOPS

POLICE

UNMOGIP was established to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
and deployed by the UN Secretariat.
44 0 72 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe are international civil servants, recruited
developments pertaining to the strict observance of the 1971 ceasefire. Civilian staff of peacekeeping operations PARTNERSHIP
a UN blue helmet or beret.
untso.unmissions.org and are identified as UN Peacekeepers by
IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL
UNTSO Middle East United Nations Truce Supervision Organization HQ. Jerusalem Peacekeepers wear their countries’ uniform
ASIA

est. May, 1948

UN PEACEKEEPING
personnel required for each operation.
39 0 61 HELPING TO BRING STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
CIVILIANS

are asked to contribute military and police

TROOPS

POLICE

UNTSO was mandated to supervise the truce between Israel and its Arab
150 0 234 neighbours, and assist the five parties to the Armistice Agreements—Egypt,
or police force of its own. Member States
The UN has no standing army
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria—in the supervision of the application and
observance on the terms of those Agreements.