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Yet peacekeeping faces several challenges such as protracted conflicts, elusive political solutions, increasingly dangerous environments, rising peacekeeping fatalities, and broad and complex mandates. To respond to these challenges, the Secretary-General launched <a href="https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/action-for-peacekeeping-a4p">Action for Peacekeeping (A4P)</a> to refocus peacekeeping with more targeted mandates, make our operations stronger and safer, mobilize support for political solutions and better equipped and trained forces. A4P represents the core agenda for our action and is a driver of change permeating all aspects of UN's peacekeeping work.</p> <p class="lead">Additional information can be obtained on the <a href="https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/action-for-peacekeeping-a4p">UN Peacekeeping website</a>.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div style="position: relative;" class="ohidden intro-logo" data-height-xl="426" data-height-lg="567" data-height-md="567" data-height-xs="290"> <a href="https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/action-for-peacekeeping-a4p"><img src="images/A4P-Logo-EN-hashtag.png" style="position: absolute; left: 0;" data-animate="fadeInUp" data-delay="100" alt="Secretary-Generals Initiative on Action for Peacekeeping logo" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="right" title="Learn more about A4P"></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section parallax dark nobottommargin notopmargin" style="background-image: url('images/quote-background-1.jpg'); padding: 100px 0;" data-bottom-top="background-position:0px 300px;" data-top-bottom="background-position:0px -300px;"> <div class="accessible-image"><img src="images/quote-background-1.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="MINUSMA FPU Officers from Rwanda speak to the population as they patrol the streets of Gao, North of Mali. Photo: UN Peacekeeping" /></div> <div class="overlay" style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);"></div> <div class="heading-block center quote"> <h3>United Nations Secretary-General</h3> </div> <div class="fslider testimonial testimonial-full" data-animation="fade" data-arrows="false"> <div class="flexslider"> <div class="slider-wrap"> <div class="slide"> <div class="testi-image"> <a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en" class="first"><img src="images/thumb-secretary-general.jpg" alt="United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres"></a> </div> <div class="testi-content"> <p>“UN peacekeeping is a remarkable enterprise of multilateralism and international solidarity. Action by the Secretariat alone is not enough to meet the challenges we face.”</p> <div class="testi-meta"> <a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en">António Guterres</a> <span>United Nations Secretary-General</span> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height data-blocks"> <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6 dark center col-padding" style="background-color: #515875;"> <div> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitments-overview" data-offset="175"><i class="i-plain i-xlarge divcenter icon-ok-sign"></i> <div class="counter counter-lined"><span data-from="0" data-to="8" data-refresh-interval="1000" data-speed="2000"></span></div> <h5>Thematic Areas of Improvement</h5></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6 dark center col-padding" style="background-color: #576F9E;"> <div> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#shared-commitments" data-offset="175"><i class="i-plain i-xlarge divcenter icon-star3"></i> <div class="counter counter-lined"><span data-from="0" data-to="45" data-refresh-interval="25" data-speed="2500"></span></div> <h5>Commitments</h5></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6 dark center col-padding" style="background-color: #2f658c;"> <div> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#endorsements-map" data-offset="175"><i class="i-plain i-xlarge divcenter icon-globe"></i> <div class="counter counter-lined"><span data-from="0" data-to="154" data-refresh-interval="25" data-speed="3000"></span></div> <h5>Endorsements by Member States</h5></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6 dark center col-padding" style="background-color: #6b6b6b;"> <div> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#endorsements-map" data-offset="175"><i class="i-plain i-xlarge divcenter icon-group"></i> <div class="counter counter-lined"><span data-from="0" data-to="4" data-refresh-interval="100" data-speed="3500"></span></div> <h5>Expressions of Support <br />(by regional organisations)</h5></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container clearfix eight-areas"> <div class="heading-block topmargin-lg center"> <h2>Eight areas of Improvement</h2> <span class="divcenter"><p>The A4P initiative aims to strengthen peacekeeping by spurring collective action by all peacekeeping stakeholders, including all Member States, the Security Council, the General Assembly, financial contributors, troop and police contributing countries, host countries, intergovernmental and regional organizations and the UN Secretariat. We will achieve these goals through the implementation of a set of 45 mutually-agreed commitments that were endorsed by more than 150 Member States across 8 areas.</p> </span> </div> <div class="row bottommargin-sm" id="commitments-overview"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 bottommargin"> <div class="feature-box fbox-right topmargin-sm first-feature" data-animate="fadeIn" > <div class="fbox-icon"> <a href="#" class="first" data-scrollto="#commitment-1" data-offset="100"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-1.png" alt="A4P Commitment 1 Icon" /></a> </div>  <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-1" data-offset="100"><h3>1. Politics</h3> <p>Advance political solutions to conflict and enhance the political impact of peacekeeping</p></a> </div> <div class="feature-box fbox-right topmargin-sm" data-animate="fadeIn" data-delay="200"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-2" data-offset="100"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-2.png" alt="A4P Commitment 2 Icon" /></a> </div>  <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-2" data-offset="100"><h3>2. Women, peace and security</h3> <p>Implement the women, peace and security agenda</p></a> </div> <div class="feature-box fbox-right topmargin-sm" data-animate="fadeIn" data-delay="200"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-3" data-offset="100"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-3.png" alt="A4P Commitment 3 Icon" /></a> </div>  <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-3" data-offset="100"><h3>3. Protection</h3> <p>Strengthen the protection provided by peacekeeping operations</p></a> </div> <div class="feature-box fbox-right topmargin-smxx" data-animate="fadeIn" data-delay="200"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-4" data-offset="100"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-4.png" alt="A4P Commitment 4 Icon" /></a> </div>  <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-4" data-offset="100"><h3>4. Safety and security</h3> <p>Improve the safety and security of peacekeepers</p></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 peacekeepers-img d-md-none d-lg-block bottommargin center"> <img src="images/peacekeepers.png" alt="Silhouette of male and female peacekeepers" style="margin-top: 13%; max-width: 80%;" > </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 bottommargin"> <div class="feature-box topmargin-sm" data-animate="fadeIn"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-5" data-offset="100"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-5.png" alt="A4P Commitment 5 Icon" /></a> </div>  <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-5" data-offset="100"><h3>5. Performance and accountability</h3> <p>Support effective performance and accountability by all peacekeeping components</p></a> </div> <div class="feature-box topmargin-sm" data-animate="fadeIn" data-delay="200"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-6" data-offset="100"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-6.png" alt="A4P Commitment 6 Icon" /></a> </div>  <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-6" data-offset="100"><h3>6. Peacebuilding and sustaining peace</h3> <p>Strengthen the impact of peacekeeping on sustaining peace</p></a> </div> <div class="feature-box topmargin-sm" data-animate="fadeIn" data-delay="200"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-7" data-offset="100"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-7.png" alt="A4P Commitment 7 Icon" /></a> </div>  <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-7" data-offset="100"><h3>7. Partnerships</h3> <p>Improve peacekeeping partnerships to enhance collaboration and planning</p></a> </div> <div class="feature-box topmargin-sm" data-animate="fadeIn" data-delay="200"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-8" data-offset="100"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-8.png" alt="A4P Commitment 8 Icon" /></a> </div>  <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-8" data-offset="100"><h3>8. Conduct of peacekeepers and peacekeeping operations</h3> <p>Strengthen conduct of peacekeeping operations and personnel</p></a> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="commitments-full" id="commitments-full"> <div class="section nobottommargin notopmargin"> <div class="heading-block center bottommargin col-padding"> <h2>The Road to Implementation</h2> <span class="divcenter"> <p>All peacekeeping stakeholders have a responsibility to strengthen peacekeeping. The A4P Declaration details 45 specific commitments. Some are from the UN Secretary-General on behalf of UN missions and the Secretariat; some are from Member States, on behalf of the Security Council, troop- and police- contributors, as well as host governments; others are of a collective nature. The UN Secretariat is progressing in fulfilling its commitments as outlined below. Member States are encouraged to support A4P by focusing on their commitments and working with the UN Secretariat on collective items.</p> <div class="p-3 mb-2 bg-primary text-white">In August 2019, the UN Department of Peace Operations carried out a survey to gather <strong>perceptions of progress</strong> in A4P implementation, and register<strong> concrete actions</strong> being taken by UN Peacekeeping stakeholders to implement the 45 commitments in the A4P Declaration. <a href="dashboard.shtml" class="text-white"><u>See the survey results</u></a>.</div> </span> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height" id="commitment-1">  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-none d-lg-block d-xl-block" style="background: url('images/large-photo-1.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-1.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="A wide view of the Security Council meeting as it unanimously adopts resolution 2450 (2018), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) for a period of six months, until 30 June 2019. UN Photo/Manuel Elias" /></div> </div>  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-lg-none d-xl-none" style="background: url('images/large-photo-1.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-1.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="A wide view of the Security Council meeting as it unanimously adopts resolution 2450 (2018), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) for a period of six months, until 30 June 2019. UN Photo/Manuel Elias" /></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-padding" style="background-color: #fff;"> <div> <div class="heading-block"> <span class="before-heading">1. Politics</span> <div class="heading-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-1-full" data-offset="175"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-1.png" alt="A4P Commitment 1 Icon" /></a> </div> <h3>Advance political solutions to conflict and enhance the political impact of peacekeeping</h3> </div> <p class="lead">We collectively commit to stronger engagement to advance political solutions to conflict and to pursue complementary political objectives and integrated strategies, including at national and regional levels, within our respective mandates and responsibilities. We affirm that the pursuit of sustainable political solutions should guide the design and deployment of UN peacekeeping operations. We recognize that lasting progress in strengthening security, national reconciliation, the rule of law, human rights and sustainable development needs to occur in parallel.</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">To fulfil the Secretariat’s commitments, we are developing country and regional political strategies to make our missions fit for purpose, including through analysis, data and approaches coordinated across the peace and security pillar, with a priority on prevention and sustaining peace. <strong><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-1-full" data-offset="175">Read more about politics</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> A wide view of the Security Council meeting as it unanimously adopts resolution 2450 (2018), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) for a period of six months, until 30 June 2019. UN Photo/Manuel Elias</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height" id="commitment-2">  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-lg-none d-xl-none" style="background: url('images/large-photo-2.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-2.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="UNMIL Special Representative Karin Landgren reviews Ghanaian peacekeepers during a medal parade in Buchanan, Liberia, Friday, in 2012. UNMIL Photo/Staton Winter" /></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-padding" style="background-color: #f5f5f5;"> <div> <div class="heading-block"> <span class="before-heading">2. Women, peace and security</span> <div class="heading-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-2-full" data-offset="175"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-2.png" alt="A4P Commitment 2 Icon" /></a> </div> <h3>Implement the women, peace and security agenda </h3> </div> <p class="lead">We collectively commit to implement the Women, Peace and Security agenda and its priorities by ensuring full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all stages of the peace process and by systematically integrating a gender perspective into all stages of analysis, planning, implementation and reporting. We further recommit to increasing the number of civilian and uniformed women in peacekeeping at all levels and in key positions.</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">To fulfil the Secretariat’s commitments, we are taking steps towards the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peace processes and peacekeeping operations in order to make peace sustainable. <strong><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-2-full" data-offset="175">Read more about women, peace and security</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> UNMIL Special Representative Karin Landgren reviews Ghanaian peacekeepers during a medal parade in Buchanan, Liberia, Friday, in 2012. UNMIL Photo/Staton Winter</p> </div> </div>  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-none d-lg-block d-xl-block" style="background: url('images/large-photo-2.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-2.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="UNMIL Special Representative Karin Landgren reviews Ghanaian peacekeepers during a medal parade in Buchanan, Liberia, Friday, 16 November 2012. UNMIL Photo/Staton Winter" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height" id="commitment-3">  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-none d-lg-block d-xl-block" style="background: url('images/large-photo-3.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-3.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="UNAMID peacekeeper Lieutenant Colonel Yenni Windarti, of the Indonesia's civilian police, interacts with women and children at a water point in Abu Shouk camp for Internally Displaced Persons (North Darfur) during a morning patrol. UN Photo/Albert González Farran" /></div> </div>  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-lg-none d-xl-none" style="background: url('images/large-photo-3.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-3.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="UNAMID peacekeeper Lieutenant Colonel Yenni Windarti, of the Indonesia's civilian police, interacts with women and children in a water point in Abu Shouk camp for Internally Displaced Persons (North Darfur) during a morning patrol. Photo by Albert González Farran - UNAMID" /></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-padding" style="background-color: #fff;"> <div> <div class="heading-block"> <span class="before-heading">3. Protection</span> <div class="heading-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-3-full" data-offset="175"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-3.png" alt="A4P Commitment 3 Icon" /></a> </div> <h3>Strengthen the protection provided by peacekeeping operations</h3> </div> <p class="lead">We collectively commit to support tailored, context-specific peacekeeping approaches to protecting civilians, in relevant peacekeeping operations, emphasising the protection of women and children in those contexts. We commit to implement protection of civilians mandates of peacekeeping missions, including through using all necessary means when required, in accordance with the UN Charter, mission mandates, and applicable international law. We further commit to improving strategic communications and engagement with local populations to strengthen the understanding of the peacekeeping missions and their mandates.</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">To fulfil the Secretariat’s commitments, we are putting strategic approaches to protection at the heart of mission actions; we are assessing more vigorously our military units on protection and are strengthening coordinated approaches to community engagement in order to prevent, mitigate and respond more effectively to threats. <strong><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-3-full" data-offset="175">Read more about protection</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> UNAMID peacekeeper Lieutenant Colonel Yenni Windarti, of the Indonesia's civilian police, interacts with women and children at a water point in Abu Shouk camp for Internally Displaced Persons (North Darfur) during a morning patrol. UN Photo/Albert González Farran</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height" id="commitment-4">  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-lg-none d-xl-none" style="background: url('images/large-photo-4.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-4.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="Landmine removal makes it possible for peacekeepers to carry out patrols, for humanitarian agencies to deliver assistance, and for ordinary citizens to live without the fear that a single misstep could cost them their lives. In Afghanistan, over 14,000 Afghans are employed in the mine action sector. UN Photo/UNAMA" /></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-padding" style="background-color: #f5f5f5;"> <div> <div class="heading-block"> <span class="before-heading">4. Safety and security</span> <div class="heading-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-4-full" data-offset="175"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-4.png" alt="A4P Commitment 4 Icon" /></a> </div> <h3>Improve the safety and security of peacekeepers</h3> </div> <p class="lead">Recognizing the evolving challenges in today’s conflict environments, we collectively commit to take active and concerted measures to address the rise in peacekeeper fatalities and enhance safety and security, and in this regard, we note the importance of the Secretary-General’s Action Plan and Peacekeeping Training Plan, as well as efforts to improve continually medical, technical and logistical support in peacekeeping operations.</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">To fulfil the Secretariat’s commitments, we are implementing the Action Plan to Improve the Security of Peacekeepers that focuses on changing mindsets, improving capacities such as casualty and medical evacuations and use of technology, achieving a threat sensitive footprint and enhancing accountability in order to bring perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers to justice. <strong><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-4-full" data-offset="175">Read more about safety and security</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> Landmine removal makes it possible for peacekeepers to carry out patrols, for humanitarian agencies to deliver assistance, and for ordinary citizens to live without the fear that a single misstep could cost them their lives. In Afghanistan, over 14,000 Afghans are employed in the mine action sector. UN Photo/UNAMA</p> </div> </div>  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-none d-lg-block d-xl-block" style="background: url('images/large-photo-4.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-4.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="Landmine removal makes it possible for peacekeepers to carry out patrols, for humanitarian agencies to deliver assistance, and for ordinary citizens to live without the fear that a single misstep could cost them their lives. In Afghanistan, over 14,000 Afghans are employed in the mine action sector. UN Photo/UNAMA" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height" id="commitment-5">  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-none d-lg-block d-xl-block" style="background: url('images/large-photo-5.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-5.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="A UUAV fuels up before taking off on a reconnaissance flight in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Starting with the DRC in 2013, several missions have employed unarmed and unmanned aerial vehicles (UUAVs). The UUAVs provide real-time visuals of situations as they develop on the ground. By improving response times, the UUAVs allow the UN to better protect civilians. UUAVs can also warn of impending attacks against peacekeepers. UN Photo/Sylvain Liechti" /></div> </div>  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-lg-none d-xl-none" style="background: url('images/large-photo-5.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-5.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="A UUAV fuels up before taking off on a reconnaissance flight in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Starting with the DRC in 2013, several missions have employed unarmed and unmanned aerial vehicles (UUAVs). The UUAVs provide real-time visuals of situations as they develop on the ground. By improving response times, the UUAVs allow the UN to better protect civilians. UUAVs can also warn of impending attacks against peacekeepers. UN Photo/Sylvain Liechti" /></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-padding" style="background-color: #fff;"> <div> <div class="heading-block"> <span class="before-heading">5. Performance and accountability</span> <div class="heading-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-4-full" data-offset="175"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-4.png" alt="A4P Commitment 4 Icon" /></a> </div> <h3>Support effective performance and accountability by all peacekeeping components</h3> </div> <p class="lead">We collectively commit to ensuring the highest level of peacekeeping performance, and to hold all civilian and uniformed peacekeepers, particularly leadership, accountable for effective performance under common parameters while addressing performance shortfalls. The Secretary-General commits to develop an integrated performance policy framework based on clear standards for all actors, and to ensure that performance data is used to inform planning, evaluation, deployment decisions and reporting; to communicate to Member States all operational and technical requirements; to provide effective field support to peacekeeping operations, and to work with Member States to generate the necessary specialized capabilities, including language skills, while supporting new approaches to improve force generation, equipment serviceability and sustainability.</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">To fulfil the Secretariat’s commitments, we are developing an integrated performance policy framework and rolling out the Comprehensive Performance Assessment System which will help track performance and strengthen accountability; in the context of the Action Plan to Improve the Security of Peacekeepers, we are verifying the operational readiness of troops and police and engaging more actively with troops and police contributors on performance. <strong><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-5-full" data-offset="175">Read more about performance and accountability</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> A UUAV fuels up before taking off on a reconnaissance flight in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Starting with the DRC in 2013, several missions have employed unarmed and unmanned aerial vehicles (UUAVs). The UUAVs provide real-time visuals of situations as they develop on the ground. By improving response times, the UUAVs allow the UN to better protect civilians. UUAVs can also warn of impending attacks against peacekeepers. UN Photo/Sylvain Liechti</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height" id="commitment-6">  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-lg-none d-xl-none" style="background: url('images/large-photo-6.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-6.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, visits Rongatas IDP camp, in Central Darfur. She briefs the representatives of displaced people on the Mission’s ongoing reconfiguration and listens to their security and humanitarian concerns. UN Photo/Mohammed Idriss" /></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-padding" style="background-color: #f5f5f5;"> <div> <div class="heading-block"> <span class="before-heading">6. Peacebuilding and sustaining peace</span> <div class="heading-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-6-full" data-offset="175"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-6.png" alt="A4P Commitment 6 Icon" /></a> </div> <h3>Strengthen the impact of peacekeeping on sustaining peace </h3> </div> <p class="lead">We collectively commit to support inclusive and participatory approaches by peacekeeping operations with the host government. We further support the inclusion and engagement of civil society and all segments of the local population in peacekeeping mandate implementation. We further commit to strong coordination, coherence and cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission during peacekeeping mandates, as appropriate. During transitions from peacekeeping operations, we commit to support UN Country Teams to continue assisting host countries to build peace.</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">To fulfil the Secretariat’s commitments, we are strengthening our partnerships with peacebuilding stakeholders (e.g. UN/World Bank partnership), we are developing comprehensive transition and resource mobilization strategies for Haiti and Darfur, and strengthening the Global Focal Point for Justice and Rule of Law. <strong><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-6-full" data-offset="175">Read more about peacebuilding and sustaining peace</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, visits Rongatas IDP camp, in Central Darfur. She briefs the representatives of displaced people on the Mission’s ongoing reconfiguration and listens to their security and humanitarian concerns. UN Photo/Mohammed Idriss</p> </div> </div>  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-none d-lg-block d-xl-block" style="background: url('images/large-photo-6.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-6.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, visits Rongatas IDP camp, in Central Darfur. She briefs the representatives of displaced people on the Mission’s ongoing reconfiguration and listens to their security and humanitarian concerns. UN Photo/Mohammed Idriss" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height" id="commitment-7">  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-none d-lg-block d-xl-block" style="background: url('images/large-photo-7.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-7.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="A soldier of the Djiboutian Contingent serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) stands guard as a United Nations aircraft prepares for take-off from Belet Weyne Airport. AU PHOTO/Stuart Price" /></div> </div>  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-lg-none d-xl-none" style="background: url('images/large-photo-7.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-7.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="A soldier of the Djiboutian Contingent serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) stands guard as a United Nations aircraft prepares for take-off from Belet Weyne Airport. AU PHOTO/Stuart Price" /></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-padding" style="background-color: #fff;"> <div> <div class="heading-block"> <span class="before-heading">7. Partnerships</span> <div class="heading-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-7-full" data-offset="175"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-7.png" alt="A4P Commitment 7 Icon" /></a> </div> <h3>Improve peacekeeping partnerships to enhance collaboration and planning</h3> </div> <p class="lead">We collectively commit to enhance collaboration and planning between the UN and relevant international, regional and sub-regional organizations and arrangements, including the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), which have deployed several mandated operations in the past years, while recognising the need for a clear delineation of roles between respective operations. We commit to support the AU to strengthen and implement its policies, procedures and capacities, including on compliance. Recognising the Security Council’s primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, we reaffirm the need to enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for AU-led peace support operations authorized by the Security Council, and under the Security Council’s authority consistent with Chapter VIII of the UN Charter.</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">To fulfil the Secretariat’s commitments, we are strengthening the UN/African Union cooperation on political efforts, including via joint field visits and joint consultative mechanisms, as well as bolstering AU peace operations capacity. To address other aspects of partnerships, we are expanding the Triangular Partnership Project, which builds long-term capacity for troop contributors and allows financial contributors to flexibly support enabling capacity such as engineering and medical. <strong><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-7-full" data-offset="175">Read more about partnerships</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> A soldier of the Djiboutian Contingent serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) stands guard as a United Nations aircraft prepares for take-off from Belet Weyne Airport. AU PHOTO/Stuart Price</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix common-height" id="commitment-8">  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-lg-none d-xl-none" style="background: url('images/large-photo-8.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-8.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="The General Assembly observes a minute of silent prayer or meditation at the outset of the closing meeting of the seventy-first session. UN Photo/Evan Schneider"></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-padding" style="background-color: #f5f5f5;"> <div> <div class="heading-block"> <span class="before-heading">8. Conduct of peacekeepers and peacekeeping operations</span> <div class="heading-icon"> <a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-8-full" data-offset="175"><img src="images/A4P-Icon-8.png" alt="A4P Commitment 8 Icon" /></a> </div> <h3>Strengthen conduct of peacekeeping operations and personnel</h3> </div> <p class="lead">We collectively commit, within our respective responsibilities, to holding personnel and leadership accountable for proper conduct, including through support to the UN zero-tolerance policy with its victim-centred approach on all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse. We commit as Member States to certifying that prospective personnel meet UN standards for service in UN peacekeeping operations.</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">To fulfil the Secretariat’s commitments, we are urging all Member States to sign the Voluntary Compact on the commitment to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse. To address other aspects of the conduct of peacekeeping operations, we are strengthening the implementation of our Human Rights Due Diligence Policy as well as our Environment Strategy which aims to reduce our footprint in the field. <strong><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-8-full" data-offset="175">Read more about conduct of peacekeepers and peacekeeping operations</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> A Formed Police Unit from Rwanda serving with MINUJUSTH in Haiti stands at attention. UN Photo/Leonora Bauman</p> </div> </div>  <div class="col-lg-6 center col-padding bg-image d-none d-lg-block d-xl-block" style="background: url('images/large-photo-8.jpg') center center no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div><img src="images/large-photo-8.jpg" class="sr-only" alt="The General Assembly observes a minute of silent prayer or meditation at the outset of the closing meeting of the seventy-first session. UN Photo/Evan Schneider"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container clearfix commitments-map bottommargin" id="endorsements-map"> <div class="heading-block topmargin-lg center"> <h2>More than 150 endorsements</h2> <span class="divcenter"> <p>The Declaration of Shared Commitments has reached over 150 endorsements and provides a shared roadmap for strengthening peacekeeping. Success depends on Member States and the UN Secretariat working actively to implement their shared commitments.</p> </span> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-xl-7"> <div class='tableauPlaceholder' id='viz1547214832718' style='position: relative'> <noscript> <a href='https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/action-for-peacekeeping-a4p'> <img alt=' ' src='https://public.tableau.com/static/images/A4/A4P/Dashboard1/1_rss.png' style='border: none' /> </a> </noscript> <object class='tableauViz' style='display:none;'><param name='host_url' value='https%3A%2F%2Fpublic.tableau.com%2F' /> <param name='embed_code_version' value='3' /> <param name='site_root' value='' /><param name='name' value='A4P/Dashboard1' /><param name='tabs' value='no' /><param name='toolbar' value='no' /><param name='static_image' value='https://public.tableau.com/static/images/A4/A4P/Dashboard1/1.png' /> <param name='animate_transition' value='yes' /><param name='display_static_image' value='yes' /><param name='display_spinner' value='yes' /><param name='display_overlay' value='yes' /><param name='display_count' value='yes' /><param name='filter' value='publish=yes' /></object> </div>  </div> <div class="col-xl-5 topmargin-sm"> <blockquote><p class="lead">“<em>We as endorsers of this Declaration commit to translating these commitments into our positions and practices in the relevant UN bodies, including the General Assembly and the Security Council in their consideration of peacekeeping, and to meet periodically in relevant formats to review progress, including at field-level</em>.”</p></blockquote> <p class="lead">The following organisations support the A4P Declaration: European Union (EU), Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF), African Union Commission (AU), and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).</p> <p class="lead bottommargin">Additional information, including updates on implementation and official statements of support for the A4P initiative can be obtained on the <a href="https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/action-for-peacekeeping-a4p">UN Peacekeeping website</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container clearfix bottommargin" id="shared-commitments"> <div class="heading-block topmargin-lg center"> <h2>45 shared commitments</h2> <span class="divcenter"> <p>Some commitments in the A4P declaration are to be implemented solely by <strong>Member States</strong><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i>, some solely by the <strong>UN Secretariat</strong><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i>, and some are shared and will be implemented by both the <strong>UN Secretariat and the Member States</strong><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i>.</p> </span> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin first-feature"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <img src="images/A4P-Icon-1.png" alt="A4P Commitment 1 Icon" /> </div> <h3 id="commitment-1-full"><strong>1.</strong> To advance political solutions to conflict and enhance the political impact of peacekeeping</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>1.</strong> We collectively commit to stronger engagement to <strong>advance political solutions</strong> to conflict and to pursue complementary political objectives and integrated strategies, including at national and regional levels, within our respective mandates and responsibilities <em>(Para 4)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i><strong>2.</strong> As Member States, we commit to pursue <strong>clear, focused, sequenced, prioritized and achievable mandates</strong> by the Security Council matched by appropriate resources <em>(Para 5)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i><strong>3.</strong> As Member States, [we commit] to seek measures to enable <strong>greater coherence between mandates and resources</strong> <em>(Para 5)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i><strong>4.</strong> [As Member States, we commit] to support the implementation of Security Council resolutions through our <strong>bilateral and multilateral engagements </strong><em>(Para 5)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>5.</strong> The Secretary-General commits to report to the Security Council using a <strong>comprehensive analysis with frank and realistic recommendations</strong> <em>(Para 6)</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>6.</strong> [The Secretary-General commits] to <strong>propose parameters for the sequencing and prioritization</strong> of mandates <em>(Para 6)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>7.</strong> [The Secretary-General commits] to enhance measures to share the findings of <strong>Secretary-General-commissioned reviews and special investigations</strong>, as appropriate <em>(Para 6)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>8.</strong> To strengthen consultation between peacekeeping stakeholders on mandates and their implementation, we collectively commit to implement existing <strong>intergovernmental commitments on triangular cooperation</strong> between uniformed personnel contributing countries, the Security Council and Secretariat <em>(Para 7)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>9.</strong> [We collectively commit] to consider options for further <strong>direct engagement between host governments and the Security Council</strong> <em>(Para 7)</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="back-to-top fright"><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-1" data-offset="100"><i class="i-plain i-small icon-reply"></i>Back to top</a></p> <div class="double-line"></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <img src="images/A4P-Icon-2.png" alt="A4P Commitment 2 Icon" /> </div> <h3 id="commitment-2-full"><strong>2.</strong> To implement the Women, Peace and Security Agenda</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>10.</strong> We collectively commit to implement the Women, Peace and Security agenda and its priorities by ensuring full, equal and meaningful <strong>participation of women in all stages of the peace process</strong> <em>(Para 8)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>11.</strong> [We collectively commit to implement the WPS agenda and its priorities] by systematically integrating a <strong>gender perspective</strong> into all stages of analysis, planning, implementation and reporting <em>(Para 8)</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>12.</strong> We further recommit to <strong>increasing the number of civilian and uniformed women</strong> in peacekeeping at all levels and in key positions <em>(Para 8)</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="back-to-top fright"><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-2" data-offset="100"><i class="i-plain i-small icon-reply"></i>Back to top</a></p> <div class="double-line"></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin first-feature"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <img src="images/A4P-Icon-3.png" alt="A4P Commitment 3 Icon" /> </div> <h3 id="commitment-3-full"><strong>3.</strong> Strengthening the protection provided by peacekeeping operations</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>13.</strong> We collectively commit to support tailored, context-specific peacekeeping approaches to <strong>protecting civilians</strong>, in relevant peacekeeping operations, emphasizing the <strong>protection of women and children</strong> in those contexts <em>(Para 10)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>14.</strong> We commit to <strong>implement protection of civilians mandates</strong> of peacekeeping missions, including through using all necessary means when required, in accordance with the UN Charter, mission mandates, and applicable international law <em>(Para 10)</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>15.</strong> We further commit to improving <strong>strategic communications</strong> and engagement with local populations to strengthen the understanding of the peacekeeping missions and their mandates <em>(Para 10)</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="back-to-top fright"><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-3" data-offset="100"><i class="i-plain i-small icon-reply"></i>Back to top</a></p> <div class="double-line"></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin first-feature"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <img src="images/A4P-Icon-4.png" alt="A4P Commitment 4 Icon" /> </div> <h3 id="commitment-4-full"><strong>4.</strong> To improve the safety and security of peacekeepers</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>16.</strong> We commit to take all appropriate measures to <strong>bring to justice perpetrators of criminal acts</strong> against UN personnel <em>(Para 11)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>17.</strong> Recognizing the evolving challenges in today’s conflict environments, we collectively commit to take active and concerted measures to address the rise in <strong>peacekeeper fatalities and enhance safety and security</strong>, and in this regard, we note the importance of the <strong>Secretary-General’s Action Plan</strong> and Peacekeeping Training Plan, as well as efforts to improve continually medical, technical and logistical support in peacekeeping operations <em>(Para 12)</em></p> </div> </div>  </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="back-to-top fright"><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-4" data-offset="100"><i class="i-plain i-small icon-reply"></i>Back to top</a></p> <div class="double-line"></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin first-feature"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <img src="images/A4P-Icon-5.png" alt="A4P Commitment 5 Icon" /> </div> <h3 id="commitment-5-full"><strong>5.</strong> To support effective performance and accountability by all peacekeeping components</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>18.</strong> We collectively commit to ensuring the <strong>highest level</strong> of peacekeeping <strong>performance</strong> <em>(Para 13)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>19.</strong> [We collectively commit to] hold all civilian and uniformed peacekeepers, particularly <strong>leadership, accountable for effective performance</strong> under common parameters while addressing performance shortfalls <em>(Para 13)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>20.</strong> The Secretary-General commits to develop an <strong>integrated performance policy framework</strong> based on clear standards for all actors <em>(Para 13)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>21.</strong> [The Secretary-General commits] to ensure that <strong>performance data</strong> is used to inform planning, evaluation, deployment decisions and reporting <em>(Para 13)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>22.</strong> [The Secretary-General commits] to communicate to Member States all <strong>operational and technical requirements</strong> <em>(Para 13)</em></em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>23.</strong> [The Secretary-General commits] to provide <strong>effective field support</strong><strong>effective field support</strong> to peacekeeping operations <em>(Para 13)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>24.</strong> [The Secretary-General commits] to work with Member States to generate the necessary <strong>specialized capabilities</strong><strong>specialized capabilities</strong>, including language skills, while supporting new approaches to improve <strong>force generation, equipment serviceability and sustainability</strong> <em>(Para 13)</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i><strong>25.</strong> As Member States we commit to provide <strong>well-trained and well-equipped uniformed personnel</strong> and to support the effective development and delivery of peacekeeping training <em>(Para 14)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i><strong>26.</strong> [As Member States] we further commit to support <strong>pre-deployment preparations</strong> of personnel and capabilities required for effective performance, and the existing human rights screening policy <em>(Para 14)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>27.</strong> We collectively support a <strong>light coordination mechanism</strong> related to training and capacity building and emphasize the need for increased funding to better support training <em>(Para 14)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>28.</strong> The Secretary-General commits to provide Member States with <strong>training materials and standards</strong> which match operational requirements <em>(Para 14)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i><strong>29.</strong> We as Member States commit to redouble all efforts to identify and clearly communicate any caveats or change in status of caveats, and to work with the Secretariat to develop a <strong>clear, comprehensive and transparent procedure on caveats</strong> <em>(Para 15)</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="back-to-top fright"><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-5" data-offset="100"><i class="i-plain i-small icon-reply"></i>Back to top</a></p> <div class="double-line"></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin first-feature"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <img src="images/A4P-Icon-6.png" alt="A4P Commitment 6 Icon" /> </div> <h3 id="commitment-6-full"><strong>6.</strong> To strengthen the impact of peacekeeping on sustaining peace</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>30.</strong> The Secretary-General commits, in sustaining peace through multidimensional peacekeeping operations, to seek to strengthen <strong>national ownership and capacity</strong> <em>(Para 16)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>31.</strong> [The Secretary-General commits to] ensure <strong>integrated analysis and planning</strong>, particularly for <strong>transitions</strong> <em>(Para 16)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 secretary-general"></i><strong>32.</strong> [The Secretary-General commits to] seek <strong>greater coherence among UN system</strong> actors including through joint platforms such as the Global Focal Point on Police, Justice and Corrections <em>(Para 16)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>33.</strong> We collectively commit to support <strong>inclusive and participatory approaches</strong> by peacekeeping operations with the host government <em>(Para 17)</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>34.</strong> We further support the inclusion and engagement of <strong>civil society and all segments of the local population</strong> in peacekeeping mandate implementation <em>(Para 17)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>35.</strong> We further commit to strong coordination, coherence and cooperation between the Security Council and the <strong>Peacebuilding Commission</strong> during peacekeeping mandates, as appropriate <em>(Para 17)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>36.</strong> During <strong>transitions</strong> from peacekeeping operations, we commit to support UN Country Teams to continue assisting <strong>host countries to build peace</strong> <em>(Para 17)</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="back-to-top fright"><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-6" data-offset="100"><i class="i-plain i-small icon-reply"></i>Back to top</a></p> <div class="double-line"></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin first-feature"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <img src="images/A4P-Icon-7.png" alt="A4P Commitment 7 Icon" /> </div> <h3 id="commitment-7-full">7. To improve peacekeeping partnerships</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>37.</strong> We collectively commit to enhance collaboration and planning between the UN and relevant <strong>international, regional and sub-regional organizations and arrangements</strong>, including the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), which have deployed several mandated operations in the past years, while recognising the need for a clear delineation of roles between respective operations <em>(Para 18)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>38.</strong> We commit to <strong>support the AU</strong> to strengthen and implement its policies, procedures and capacities, including on compliance (Para 18)</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i><strong>39.</strong> As <strong>host governments</strong> of peacekeeping operations, we commit to make all efforts to build and sustain peace and to <strong>cooperate with peacekeeping operations</strong> in the pursuit of Security Council mandates, including facilitating access, and recognize national responsibilities related to the safety and security of peacekeepers (Para 19)</p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>40.</strong> Collectively, we commit to better prepare, train and equip uniformed personnel by pursuing innovative approaches, including <strong>triangular partnerships and co-deployments</strong><strong>triangular partnerships and co-deployments</strong> <em>(Para 20)</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="back-to-top fright"><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-7" data-offset="100"><i class="i-plain i-small icon-reply"></i>Back to top</a></p> <div class="double-line"></div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin first-feature"> <div class="fbox-icon"> <img src="images/A4P-Icon-8.png" alt="A4P Commitment 8 Icon" /> </div> <h3 id="commitment-8-full">8. To strengthen the conduct of peacekeeping operations and personnel</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>41.</strong> We collectively commit, within our respective responsibilities, to holding personnel and leadership accountable for <strong>proper conduct</strong>, including through support to the <strong>UN zero-tolerance policy</strong> with its victim-centered approach on all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse <em>(Para 21)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 member-state"></i><strong>42.</strong> We commit as Member States to certifying that prospective personnel meet <strong>UN standards for service</strong> in UN peacekeeping operations <em>(Para 21)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>43.</strong> We are committed to the implementation of the <strong>UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy</strong> for all UN support to non-UN security forces, including reimbursements <em>(Para 22)</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="feature-box fbox-left topmargin-sm">  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>44.</strong> We further commit to <strong>sound environmental management</strong> by implementing the United Nations Environmental Policy for UN field missions <em>(Para 23)</em></p>  <p><i class="i-plain i-small icon-star3 shared-commitment"></i><strong>45.</strong> [We collectively commit to] support <strong>environmentally-responsible solutions</strong> to our operations and mandate delivery <em>(Para 23)</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row clearfix"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="back-to-top fright"><a href="#" data-scrollto="#commitment-8" data-offset="100"><i class="i-plain i-small icon-reply"></i>Back to top</a></p> <div class="double-line"></div> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </section>  <footer id="footer"> <div class="container"> </div>  <div id="copyrights" class="bottommargin-sm"> <div class="container clearfix"> <div class="col_one_fourth footer-brand"> <a href="/en" class="t500"><img src="images/un-emblem.svg" alt="Emblem of the United Nations" class="pull=left" /> <span class="brand">United Nations</span></a>  </div> <div class="col_three_fourth col_last tright"> <div class="fright clearfix"> <div class="copyright-links"> <a href="/en/sections/about-website/z-site-index/">A-Z Site Index</a> <a href="/en/contact-us/">Contact</a> <a href="/en/sections/about-website/copyright/">Copyright</a> <a href="/en/sections/about-un/frequently-asked-questions/">FAQ</a> <a href="/en/sections/about-website/fraud-alert/">Fraud Alert</a> <a href="/en/sections/about-website/privacy-notice/">Privacy Notice</a> <a href="/en/sections/about-website/terms-use/">Terms of Use</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer> </div>  <div class="modal fade" id="myModal1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="myModalLabel" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="block divcenter" style="background-color: #FFF; max-width: 500px; top: 30%"> <div class="center" style="padding: 50px;"> <h3><i class="i-large icon-warning-sign" style="position: relative; bottom: -2px;"></i> Internet Explorer not supported</h3> <p class="nobottommargin">For a better experience, view this website with Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or any mobile device</p> <a href="#" class="button button-dark" style="margin-top: 40px;" onClick="$.magnificPopup.close();return false;">Continue</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div id="gotoTop" class="icon-angle-up"></div>  <script src="js/jquery.js"></script> <script src="js/plugins.js"></script>   <script src="js/functions.js"></script> <script src="js/detect-ie.js"></script>  <script type='text/javascript'> var divElement = document.getElementById('viz1547214832718'); var vizElement = divElement.getElementsByTagName('object')[0]; vizElement.style.width='100%';vizElement.style.height=(divElement.offsetWidth*0.75)+'px'; var scriptElement = document.createElement('script'); scriptElement.src = 'https://public.tableau.com/javascripts/api/viz_v1.js'; vizElement.parentNode.insertBefore(scriptElement, vizElement); </script>  </body> </html>