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UN Integration and Humanitarian Space

Author(s): 
Victoria Metcalfe
Alison Giffen
Samir Elhawary
Date Published: 
March 12, 2012

For over two decades, the United Nations has sought to create greater coherence within the UN system. UN integration is part of this push - an attempt to maximise the impact of UN efforts to consolidate peace in conflict and post-conflict states.  The benefits and risks of UN integration for humanitarian action have been subject to intense debate. Some UN humanitarian staff, and many staff in non-UN humanitarian organisations, remain sceptical that UN integration can benefit humanitarian action.

Military Planning to Protect Civilians: Proposed Guidance for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations

Author(s): 
Max Kelly with Alison Giffen
Date Published: 
September 1, 2011

Since 1999, an increasing proportion of UN peacekeeping operations (UN PKOs) have been mandated to use force to protect civilians from physical violence.

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