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Nayma Haque and Tamanna-E-Lutfi are the two first female pilots to serve in a peacekeeping operation. © UN

#PK70: 7 things you (probably) didn't know about the participation of women in peacekeeping operations

As UN peacekeeping operations increasingly included humanitarian approaches, women became more and more present. In tandem with this trend, the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) uses various approaches to ensure that gender equality is at the heart of its activities.

31 May 2018

At the National Penitentiary, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a UN corrections officer talks to an inmate. © UN

#PK70 : 7 things you didn't know about the rule of law component in peacekeeping operations

The rule of law is at the center of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) mandate.

31 May 2018

#PK70: 7 Things you (probably) didn't know about peacekeeping

On 29 May, the United Nations celebrate 70 years of peacekeeping operations. Led by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), peacekeeping operations help create the conditions for sustained peace in countries torn by conflict. But how does a new operation start?

28 May 2018

Ajith Sunghay, Human Rights Due Diligence Policy Advisor from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). © David Nieto / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018

Human Rights: Due Diligence Policy to safeguard the reputation of the UN, protect Civilians, and foster Accountability

In a visit to Haiti last week, Ajith Sunghay, Human Rights Due Diligence Policy Advisor from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), met with various components of MINUJUSTH, UNCT members, Haitian authorities and international community representatives to dis

08 May 2018

An Ambassadorial level delegation in visit to the country from 7-10 May have met Haitian authorities, civil society representatives and development partners to discuss national priorities. © David Nieto / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018

United Nations ECOSOC Ad Hoc Advisory Group assesses the socio-economic situation in Haiti

07 May 2018

Police officer Sergeant Deborah Porter of the Conduct and Discipline Team in a training session with police component participants. © UNPOL Adili Toro Agali, Comlan Flavien Dovonou / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018

MINUJUSTH Police component sensitizes staff on the fight against sexual exploitation and abuse

In line with the United Nations Zero Tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse, MINUJUSTH Police Commissioner,

07 May 2018

Sexual exploitation and abuse: Victims, Survivors First

Jane Connors, Victims’ Rights Advocate visited Haiti from 22 to 26 April 2018 to learn more about the work done by MINUJUSTH and the UN Country Team to implement the UN Secretary-General’s strategy to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse.

27 Apr 2018

New Mission in Haiti preparing transition from peacekeeping to development role, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council ahead of mandate renewal

With the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) fully operational, preparations have already begun for that follow-up peacekeeping operation to make way for a new United Nations presence by the end of 2019 that would focus on the Caribbean nation’s long-term sustainable d

04 Apr 2018