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A Peace That Was Not Enough: New report on lessons from the UN’s peacekeeping operation in Mali, MINUSMA

The United Nations Department of Peace Operations (DPO) has released a new report, A Peace That Was Not Enough: Lessons from MINUSMA's support to peace processes in Mali, examining the UN’s decade-long peacekeeping operation in the country. Drawing on the experience of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the study reflects on the mission’s achievements and challenges in supporting peace…

Our mission

United Nations Peacekeeping helps countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.

UN Peacekeeping missions are one of the international community’s most powerful tools for maintaining global peace and security. UN peacekeepers help reduce civilian deaths and violence and increase the chance of lasting peace.  

Since the first peacekeeping mission was established in 1948, over 2 million peacekeepers from 125 countries have served under the UN flag. Established and tasked by the UN Security Council, they have worked to protect populations, advance non-violent solutions to conflict, and build foundations for safe and stable societies.

Peacekeeping operations

Find out more about our peace operations, click the markers on the map to select a mission.

Peacekeeping by the numbers

MONUSCO peacekeeper

2M

More than two million men and women have served under the UN flag since 1948.

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71

Over the years, UN peacekeepers
have served in 71 missions
around the world.

women peacekeepers

10%

Women represent
10% of uniformed personnel serving
in peace operations.

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50,000

More than 50,000 peacekeepers
are currently serving in
11 peacekeeping missions.

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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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Peace Begins with Me
The Peace Begins with Me campaign recognizes the service and sacrifice of UN peacekeepers.

Peacekeeping

UN Peacekeeping helps countries in conflict restore stability and lay the foundations for sustainable peace. Visit the UN Peacekeeping homepage.