9.4K views · 274 reactions | UN Peacekeeping is a vital investment in global peace and stability. Since 1948, the United Nations deployed 71 peace operations. Currently, UN Peacekeeping operates in 15 missions across 4 continents to protect civilians, contain conflicts and help to build sustainable peace. Learn more: peacekeeping.un.org | #PeaceConf17 | United Nations Peacekeeping | Facebook

The role of peacekeepers in the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Golan is to: 🔵 De-conflict 🔵 Avoid escalation 🔵 Observe, monitor and report on violations to the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement After an extensive visit to the region, Under-Secretary for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix warned of rising threats to Blue Helmets in the Middle East. More details ➡️ https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/peacekeeping-lacroix-warns-of-rising-threats-to-blue-helmets-middle-east | United