Peacekeeping remains an ‘important tool’, even as risks grow and resources shrink: UN Peacekeeping chief
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Despite a diminishing budget and rising casualties among ‘blue helmets’, peacekeeping remains “a very important tool” in the promotion of peace and stability, according to the United Nations peacekeeping chief.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, told UN News how the recently launched Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative seeks to galvanize support from Member States in tackling the challenges missions currently face.
In an interview with Matt Wells, Mr. Lacroix stressed the need to prepare peacekeepers for “more dangerous environments”, while cautioning against over-reduction of resources.
Despite a diminishing budget and rising casualties among ‘blue helmets’, peacekeeping remains “a very important tool” in the promotion of peace and stability, according to the United Nations peacekeeping chief.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, told UN News how the recently launched Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative seeks to galvanize support from Member States in tackling the challenges missions currently face.
In an interview with Matt Wells, Mr. Lacroix stressed the need to prepare peacekeepers for “more dangerous environments”, while cautioning against over-reduction of resources.