United Nations peacekeeping
Subtitle: meeting new challenges : frequently asked questions
Publisher: United Nations Department of Public Information
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York?
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
Subjects: Peacekeeping forces; Forces de maintien de la paix; Verenigde Naties; Vredesmachten; PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS; PEACEBUILDING; INTERNATIONAL SECURITY; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; United Nations; Nations Unies
Description: This comprehensive publication provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about UN peacekeeping. The UN was founded "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war" to maintain peace and security. UN peace operations comprise of three principal activities: conflict prevention and peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding which work together to build a solid foundation for peace, reintegrate former combatants into civilian society, strengthen the rule of law, improve the respect for human rights via diplomatic tools and mediation.--Publisher's description.
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