#PeaceKeeping

[unknown-cold]

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I'm sure in Act 3 Vi will be the reason for Piltover and Zaun to cooperate against the Noxus invasion.

[mapsontheweb]

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations 🪖

by u/itsinbacklog

[allthecanadianpolitics]

In 2016, at a United Nations conference in London, then-minister of national defence Harjit Sajjan made a pledge(opens in a new tab) to fellow representatives from 70 countries: that Canada was prepared to deploy as many as 600 members of the armed forces to support future international peacekeeping operations. Combined with the existing 133 military and police personnel already in the field by December of that year, Canada’s peacekeeping contributions were primed to reach a 20-year high, not seen since the drawdown of deployments to the Balkans in the mid-1990s.

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Tagging @politicsofcanada

[alwaysbewoke]

The statistics of #Sudan’s year of war are staggering. It is the largest displaced population in the #world and the largest population of #displaced #children in the world.

[triangleofdog]

Tamiya 1/48 Light Armoured Vehicle.

Done in UN colours....

Not a specific effort, but it gets the idea over.

[niradhikari]

Speaker Johnson has flip flopped from his earlier principled position of full support for Ukraine’s victory.

Turns out Speaker Mike Johnson was a beneficiary of Russian campaign funds for his political career! He and GOP congresspersons must join to pass Ukraine Aid and end hostage taking with unrelated crisis.

In fact GOP initially wanted a “stand alone” bill! May be someone could talk some sense into the Speaker, he has a job to do, “legislating”, and not play hostage games!

"A group of Russian nationals were able to donate to newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson's campaign in 2018 by funneling the money through a U.S. company." – Ewan Palmer

One of the men behind the company, Nikolaev, an oligarch with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was also found to have financially backed Maria Butina, a Russian citizen who lived in Washington D.C. Butina was sentenced to 18 months in prison in 2019 after admitting to acting as an unregistered foreign agent to infiltrate conservative political groups and influence foreign policy to Russia's benefit before and after the 2016 election.” More at https://www.newsweek.com/house-speaker-mike-johnson-donations-russia-butina-1838501

[peacekeepersday]

Advancing Women, Peace and Security in UN Peacekeeping: Lessons from the DRC.

The High-Level Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in UN Peacekeeping side event will bring together stakeholders to foster reflections on lessons from the recent release of a Joint Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network, Training For Peace and Stimson Centre Report on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in implementing the WPS mandate.

Watch Advancing Women, Peace and Security in UN Peacekeeping: Lessons from the DRC!

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UNIFIL Stands Firm Amid Rising Tensions in Southern Lebanon

UN Peacekeeping Mission in Southern Lebanon Stands Firm Amid Escalating Tensions The United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, has reiterated its commitment to maintaining its positions despite repeated demands from the Israeli military for the troops to evacuate the area. This declaration was made by a UN spokesperson on Friday, amidst escalating violence in the…

[klikomo]

News | Oct 18, 2024

[dougielombax]

Yes I do think the UNIFIL mission needs more teeth!

In the sense that it needs to be more assertive.

(Not literally! What, are you just gonna send them a box of human teeth in the mail? Like some deranged serial killer?)

[sprites4ever]

> Peacekeeping mission is in Lebanon to secure peace

> War breaks out in Lebanon

> Peacekeeping mission withdraws

WHY DOES THE UN EXIST??

SOURCE: German Public News

https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-nahost-dienstag-184.html#Friedensmission

[unpublicserviceday]

30th anniversary of the United Nations Global Service Centre.

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

I am proud to join you in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Global Service Centre. This Centre is a beacon of service in a troubled world. And we see example after example of this spirit of service in action. In the five years since my last visit, the dedicated staff here — and in Valencia —have continued to support peacekeeping operations in challenging circumstances. You ensured business continuity for the UN during the COVID-19 pandemic — while supporting over 300 medical evacuations by air and contributing to the deployment of vaccines to 73 countries around the world. You provided lifesaving supplies to people facing disasters and conflicts — from the earthquakes in Türkiye, Syria and Morocco, to the devastating conflicts in Sudan, Gaza and elsewhere. You’ve helped carry out the effective drawdown and closure of large UN missions — including in Darfur and Mali — and supported the UN agencies that continue to maintain a presence there. The technical advice, mapping services, innovative health delivery, and data analysis you enable also support the UN system’s broader development efforts. And you continue to lead the way on green solutions and operations.  I salute your achievement of operating on 100 per cent renewable energy sources. At every step, you’re building on this legacy of leadership and results with more investments in innovation, data, information and communication technologies, and supply chain and logistical improvements. And critically, this Centre is an example of the “One UN” approach — bringing together multiple UN organizations under one roof, and expanding ties with key partners like the African Union, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Global challenges demand global solidarity. This Centre represents the very best of this spirit. We will continue to rely on your services and expertise as we move forward on key initiatives, like the New Agenda for Peace, and support new approaches to peace operations.

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, The world is not standing still. But neither are the women and men of the United Nations. Never forget that the work that you do here is having a lifesaving impact in some of the world’s most difficult and dangerous places. You’re making the world a better place. And you’re demonstrating the fundamental values of action and results through solidarity and collaboration. Thank you all for building on the incredible 30-year legacy of this service centre. And thanks again to Brindisi and Italy for hosting us, and for being steadfast friends and allies of the United Nations.

Grazie mille.

[airwavesdotblog]

Deadly Russian Missile Strike on Odesa: Escalation and International Outcry

A Russian missile strike targeted civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and numerous injuries. This attack marks the deadliest assault on the Black Sea port city since the commencement of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The incident unfolded as follows: Initial Strike: Around 11 a.m. local time (5 a.m. ET), Russia fired a missile…