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The United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations has more than 100,000 troops and personnel deployed to 16 peace missions around the world, directly impacting the lives of more than 200 million people and indirectly affecting those of over a billion more. These forces deploy to prevent the outbreak of conflict, assist in implementing peace agreements, stabilize conflict areas after a ceasefire, and help nations transition to stable governments.
Benefits of Investing in UN Peacekeeping
UN peacekeeping has a proven track record of success. It is both cost-effective and shares the burden so that no one nation pays all the bills or takes all the risks in maintaining international peace and security. By ensuring that war and conflict do not break out in some of the world’s most volatile regions, UN peacekeepers improve the global security climate, promote political and economic stability, and prevent terrorism. Learn More
 U.S. Debt to UN Peacekeeping Totals More than $1 Billion
Increasingly looking to the UN to take on new missions, the U.S. has both high stakes and a special responsibility in ensuring that these missions have the resources they need to succeed. Despite this obligation, the U.S. is more than $1 billion in debt to UN peacekeeping. Learn More
 UN-led Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur Works to Deploy
The joint UN-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur deployed in January, but it still needs troop contributions and equipment to reach its authorized strength of 26,000 troops and be able to effectively protect civilians in Darfur. Learn More
 UN Peacekeeping in Action
Since 1945, the UN has undertaken 61 field missions, participated in the implementation of 172 peaceful settlements that have ended regional conflicts, and enabled people in more than 45 countries to take part in free and fair elections. Learn More
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