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The UN’s peacekeeping chief warned on Wednesday that the withdrawal of Blue Helmets from Lebanon and Western Sahara risks leaving a dangerous 'security vacuum' while the Security Council remains divided over what, if anything, should replace them. The UN mission in Western Sahara closed on 31 October after 35 years. In Lebanon, the peacekeeping force that has patrolled the border with Israel since 1978 is due to cease operations at the end of the…
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Peacekeeping by the numbers
2M
More than two million men and women have served under the UN flag since 1948.
71
Over the years, UN peacekeepers
have served in 71 missions
around the world.
10%
Women represent
10% of uniformed personnel serving
in peace operations.
50,000
More than 50,000 peacekeepers
are currently serving in
11 peacekeeping missions.
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UN peacekeeping operations are deployed with the consent of the main parties to the conflict.
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The Security Council determines the deployment of a new UN peace operation.
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We work to ensure women’s priorities are central to peace and security decisions at all levels.
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The Peace Begins with Me campaign recognizes the service and sacrifice of UN peacekeepers.