"DEPARTMENT OF PEACE OPERATIONS - DPO"

Secretary-General António Guterres said United Nations peacekeepers “represent the last, best hope for millions of people around the world” and highlighted his Action for Peacekeeping initiative, launched in March last year, as the organization’s response to the challenges peacekeepers face. UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Amid increased terrorist activity in Sahel region, speakers tell Security Council greater commitment needed for joint force at 8670th meeting.

United Nations police help provide stability, fill voids, preserve gains, says Under-Secretary-General, briefing Security Council on peacekeeping operations at 8661st meeting.

Informal comments to the media by Jonathan Allen, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, on the situation in South Sudan.

Peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix told the Security Council that while “the overall number of peacekeepers have decreased over the last years,” peacekeeping missions “are increasingly faced with challenges that call for a response which UN Police (UNPOL) is particularly well placed to provide.” UNIFEED

Award Ceremony: 2019 United Nations Female Police Officer of the Year

Sudan, South Sudan must make greater progress on status of Abyei, given their increased cooperation, Under Secretary General tells Security Council at 8644th meeting.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.