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UN Peacekeeping

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UN Peacekeeping

@UNPeacekeeping

@UN Department of Peace Operations supporting peace around the world. Headed by Under-Secretary-General @Lacroix_UN. #InvestInPeace

New York, NY

peacekeeping.un.org

Born May 29, 1948

Joined June 2009

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UN Peacekeeping
@UNPeacekeeping
Jun 13
"Peace does not happen by accident. We must choose to invest in it," explains @UN Peacekeeping Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix in a new op-ed for #TheGuardian. @Lacroix_UN We need to #InvestInPeace. Read the article 👉 theguardian.com/global-develop… #PKDay
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UN Peacekeeping
@UNPeacekeeping
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"If I could describe peace in a song, its message would be [...] togetherness & love." On #WorldMusicDay, Esther Cirezi, a musician from Goma, shares what peace sounds like to her. She hopes that one day her messages will reach and influence decision-makers. @MONUSCO
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Jean-Pierre Lacroix
@Lacroix_UN
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Honoured to speak at @UniofOxford yesterday, where I reflected on the enduring value of @UNPeacekeeping in a fractured world. Stronger links between research and practice help ensure @UN peace operations remain adaptable and effective in addressing today’s complex challenges.
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UNIFIL
@UNIFIL_
Jun 18
Replying to @UNIFIL_
Through extensive training activities at sea and in classrooms, UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force continues to prepare the Lebanese Navy to take on greater maritime security responsibilities. Read more: unifil.unmissions.org/en/news/unifil…
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UN Peacekeeping
@UNPeacekeeping
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Member States, incl. @CanadaUN, @GermanyUN, @UruguayONU & Zambia, gathered in #NYC to reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the participation & leadership of uniformed women in peace ops. Since 2018, women's deployment has gone from under 5% to 10%+ 👉peacekeeping.un.org/en/uniformed-g…
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UN News
@UN_News_Centre
Jun 18
Lebanon: The UN reiterates that peacekeepers must have unrestricted freedom of movement after a @unifil convoy was obstructed by Israel troops on Wednesday.
UN upholds freedom of movement for peacekeepers in Lebanon
From news.un.org
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ONU Info
@ONUinfo
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Enfants dans les conflits : les États deviennent les premiers auteurs d'exactions « Protéger les enfants n'est pas une aspiration : c'est une obligation » - @_VanessaFrazier @childreninwar
Enfants dans les conflits : les États deviennent les premiers auteurs d'exactions
From news.un.org
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United Nations
@UN
Jun 19
As conflicts escalate across the world, an alarming number of girls and boys are falling victim to rape, sexual slavery, forced marriage and trafficking. On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, @antonioguterres calls for an end to this
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UN Peacekeeping
@UNPeacekeeping
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. @UN peace operations help prevent & respond to #CRSV by strengthening early warning; integrating risks into approaches; raising awareness & facilitating safe referrals and support. #EndRapeInWar
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United Nations
@UN
Jun 18
Understanding what hate speech looks like — and how it impacts people and societies — is key to helping stop its spread, both online and offline. Learn more on Thursday’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech: un.org/en/hate-speech… #NoToHate
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United Nations
@UN
Jun 18
A record number of children suffered grave violations in armed conflicts in 2025. A new @childreninwar report reveals that, for the first time, government forces were the main perpetrators of those violations. childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/en/news/year-u…
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MINUSCA
@UN_CAR
Jun 18
#Centrafrique 🇨🇫: Lors d'une attaque contre un convoi de la MINUSCA près de Batangafo (Nord de la #RCA), nos Casques bleus ont riposté en légitime défense, contraignant les assaillants à prendre la fuite. Aucune victime ni blessé n'est à déplorer.
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MONUSCO
@MONUSCO
Jun 18
#MONUSCO expresses its deep sadness following the death from Ebola of a contractor locally recruited by a company under contract with the Mission in Bunia. Sincere condolences to his family and colleagues. MONUSCO remains in close coordination with the authorities and the #WHO.
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