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Source: The post is based on the article “UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Accra, Ghana” published in “PIB” on 2nd December 2023
Why in the News?
The Minister of State of Defence will be attending the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting at Accra, Ghana.
What is United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it? | It is a vital tool employed by the United Nations to help countries navigate the path from conflict to peace. |
| Established in | 1948 |
| Purpose | Peacekeepers protect civilians, actively prevent conflict, reduce violence, strengthen security and empower national authorities to assume these responsibilities. |
| Authorized by | Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the UN Security Council. |
| Principles | They are guided by three basic principles: 1)Consent of the Parties: Peacekeeping operations require the consent of the main parties involved in the conflict. 2)Impartiality: Peacekeepers should maintain impartiality in their dealings with the parties to the conflict. 3)Non-use of Force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate |
| Peacekeeping forces | UN Member states contribute their manpower for Peacekeeping forces on a voluntary basis. |
| Funding sources | The financial resources of UN Peacekeeping operations are the collective responsibility of UN Member States. Every Member State is legally obligated to pay their respective share for peacekeeping. |
What are India’s contributions to United Nations(UN) Peacekeeping?
1) India is one of the largest contributors of troops to UN Peacekeeping operations. It has contributed approximately 2.75 lakh troops to peacekeeping missions so far.
2) The Indian Army has established the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) in New Delhi. This center provides specialized training for troops in peacekeeping operations.
3) In 2007, India became the first country to deploy an all-women contingent to a U.N. Peacekeeping mission.
4) In 2021, India in collaboration with the UN launched UNITE AWARE platform. It is a technology platform that utilizes modern surveillance technology for real-time threat assessments to UN peacekeepers.
UPSC Syllabus: International Organizations
