Unit 1 Part 2 Fundamental Principles of United Nations Peacekeeping

Fundamental Principles of
United Nations Peacekeeping

Unit 1- Part 2

COL. FAP. H. LAGUNA T.

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Unit 1 - Part 2
Learning Outcomes
On completion of Unit 1 Part 2, participants will be able
to:
1.List the basic principles of UN peacekeeping
2.Explain what is meant by the credibility and legitimacy of
a UN peacekeeping mission and how peacekeeping
personnel can support that in practice
3.Explain what national ownership means and why it is
important to the success of UN peacekeeping
4.List the necessary qualities in UN peacekeeping
personnel

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Fundamental Principles
of UN Peacekeeping
1. Consent

2. Impartiality

3. Non-use of force except in

self-defense and
defense of the mandate

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Principle #1: Consent

All UN peacekeeping operations require the
consent of main parties to the conflict

Without consent for the mandate, the operation

is peace enforcement

The UN PKOs role is to

move the peace process
forward while maintaining
consent of all the
parties to the conflict
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Principle #2: Impartiality

UN peacekeeping operations must implement their
mandate without favour or prejudice to any of the
parties to the conflict

A peacekeeping operation cannot condone actions

by parties if they violate the norms
and principles the UN PKO upholds

Reasons for the action must be

clearly communicated to all

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Principle #3: Non-use of force except

in self-defence & defence of mandate
Use of force permitted in self-defense
& defense of mandate
SC may authorize a mission to use all
necessary means to defend the
mandate
Use of force permitted as a measure of
last resort
Minimum use of force
The RoE or DuF clarify level of force

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Other Success Factors

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Credibility
A UN pking op must have a:
A precise and achievable mandate with the
resources to match
Effective, rapid deployment
A confident, capable
and unified posture
of the mission
Management of
expectations
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Legitimacy
A new UN mission tends to start with legitimacy cause it
has been established by a UN SC mandate.
The perceived legitimacy of a United Nations
peacekeeping operation is directly related to the quality
and conduct of its military, police and civilian personnel.

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Promotion of
National and Local Ownership
Fosters trust and cooperation

Reinforces perceived legitimacy of the mission

Ensures sustainability of the

peace-building process

Should include all parts

of society

All opinions need to be heard

and understood
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The Essential Qualities of a Peacekeeper

UN Peacekeeping Personnel

Meet the highest standards of efficiency,

competence and integrity

Are impartial

Are mindful of the need to prioritize peaceful

solutions

Are aware of local history,

customs and culture

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The Essential Qualities of a Peacekeeper

UN Peacekeeping Personnel

Are able to analyze and report on

their operating environment

Use good judgment and are able

to communicate the reason for
their actions

Are able to manage local

expectations
and explain the mission mandate

Promote national and local

ownership while remaining
inclusive and impartial
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Unit 1 - Part 2
Learning Assessment Questions
1. What are the three fundamental principles of UN
Peacekeeping?
2. Please explain what is meant by the principle of
Consent.
3. Please explain what is meant by the principle of
Impartiality.
4. Under what circumstances is the use of force
permitted in a peacekeeping mission?
5. What are some of the necessary qualities of UN
peacekeeping personnel?
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Learning Assessment Answers
1. The three fundamental principles of UN
peacekeeping are: I) Consent 2) Impartiality 3)
Non-use of force except in self-defense

2. In order to for an operation to be considered a

UN peacekeeping operation it requires
consent (agreement) from the main parties.
This ensures that the mission has the political
and physical freedom of action to carry out its
mandated tasks.

Operations without consent are categorized as

peace enforcement operations
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3. The principle of impartiality means that
peacekeeping operations must implement their
mandate without favouring anyone or holding
prejudice to any of the parties in the conflict.

This is crucial to maintaining the consent and

cooperation of the main parties.

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4. The use of force is permitted only in situations of
self-defense or defense of the peacekeeping mandate.
It must be authorized by the Security Council. The use of
force is a measure of last resort and it should always
be the minimum use of force that will achieve the
desired tactical result.
When force is used, peacekeepers must also be mindful
to de-escalate the violence as soon as possible and
return to non-violent means of persuasion.

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Learning Assessment Answers
5. Some of the necessary qualities in UN peacekeeping
personnel include:
Meeting the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity;
Being impartial;
Being mindful of the need to prioritize peaceful solutions;
Being aware of local history, customs and culture;
Being able to continuously analyze and report on his or her operating
environment;
Using good judgment and being able to communicate the reasons for any
action taken;
Being able to manage local expectations and explain the mission
mandate;
Promoting national and local ownership while remaining inclusive and
impartial
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