Overview

Within the realm of UN peacekeeping operations lies a striking paradox: those entrusted with protecting civilian populations can sometimes deviate from their noble purpose, blurring the lines between protector and potential perpetrator. As a result, the violence and abuse inflicted by peacekeepers can have detrimental consequences, hindering the development and peacebuilding efforts of states, fueling social tensions and conflicts, and undermining the trust and confidence in the UN. Nowadays, despite efforts to prevent and address this issue, the problem persists, presenting a disheartening reality and questioning the effectiveness and accountability of such peacekeeping operations. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to tackle this issue, for it not only concerns justice and ethics, but also essential matters such as collective security and stability.

The article covering this committee's topic can be found here.