Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senior U.N. official urges member states to strengthen peacekeeping amid rising conflicts
Summary
At a ministerial meeting in Germany, a senior United Nations official said peacekeeping must be reshaped for new challenges, called for a review of peace operations, more flexible use of resources and political pledges from member states.
A senior United Nations official speaking at a ministerial meeting hosted by the Federal Republic of Germany urged member states to strengthen U.N. peacekeeping, saying operations face mounting conflict, misinformation, climate-driven instability and chronic funding shortfalls.
The official said the U.N. — marking its 80th anniversary this year — must adapt peace operations to be more flexible and fit for the future by tailoring deployments to individual conflicts, updating tools and working more closely with regional partners. "UN blue helmets are the most globally recognized symbol of the world's ability to come together to help countries move from conflict to peace," the senior United Nations official said.
Why it matters: The official warned that the world is facing the highest number of conflicts since the United Nations' founding and a record number of people fleeing across borders, and said peacekeeping is strained by limited political support and finances. The official noted that 4,400 peacekeepers have died in the line of duty and that…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
