United Nations Police - UNPOL

21/09/2026

Women peacekeepers help build trust, reach communities and inspire others to lead.

During , join us today at the SDG Media Zone session “Women Peacekeepers: The Power to Empower,” featuring women serving across military, police and civilian roles in United Nations peacekeeping.

Gissel Sosa, Chief of the Mission Management and Support Section in the UN Police Division, will join Lt Col Glory Mkwizu and McCall Carter to share their experiences and highlight how women serving across police, military and civilian roles contribute to more diverse, inclusive and effective peacekeeping.

The conversation will be moderated by UN Correspondent Yosh*ta Singh.

🗓️ 21 September
🕝 2:30–2:50 p.m. EDT

Watch live: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1m/k1mmbf1u54

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

18/09/2026

How does United Nations Police help communities build peace in ?

From engaging young people and families to conducting community patrols, UN Police serving with United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)work with communities to help promote safety, inclusion and peaceful coexistence.

In Bor, women UN Police officers spoke with Sunday School students about personal safety, peaceful coexistence and the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence. They also engaged mothers as “First Teachers of Peace,” recognizing their important role in fostering tolerance and empathy among young people.

In Yambio, UN Police patrols in Timbiro and Akrobodi raised awareness of sexual and gender-based violence and helped connect community members with assistance available through the One Stop Centre.

By engaging women, young people and communities in peacebuilding efforts, UN Police helps strengthen resilience and advance inclusive peace and security.

16/09/2026

Preventing tensions starts with listening.

In the buffer zone in Cyprus, UN Police serving with UNFICYP work alongside Civil Affairs colleagues to monitor farming activity and regularly engage local farmers from across the divide.

These conversations help build trust, prevent misunderstandings, and address concerns before they become incidents. By maintaining contact with communities, UN Police help reduce tensions and support a stable environment conducive to the peace process.

15/09/2026

For more than six decades, United Nations Police has been an essential part of UN peace operations, supporting countries and communities affected by conflict.

From United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia to United Nations Mission in the DR Congo - Monusco, UN Police officers from around the world serve in some of the most demanding contexts with a shared goal: helping build a safer and more peaceful future for all.

Working alongside national authorities, communities and partners, they help protect civilians, address shared threats, strengthen effective and accountable policing, and build public trust.

Discover how police cooperation is translated into action on the ground: https://police.un.org/en/news/international-day-of-police-cooperation

Police des Nations Unies - Monusco

14/09/2026

Thank you to our UN Police colleagues serving with United Nations Mission in the DR Congo - Monusco for helping protect civilians and strengthen policing in Ituri.

In Bunia 🇨🇩, 192 UN Police officers, including 45 women, received United Nations medals in recognition of their service to peace. They include 180 members of the Senegalese Formed Police Unit and 12 Individual Police Officers.

Through patrols, rapid responses, support for public-order management, training and cooperation with the Congolese National Police, their work contributes to safer communities and more effective, accountable and responsive policing.

Police des Nations Unies - Monusco

11/09/2026

Visible women police officers help strengthen trust and advance women’s leadership in peace and security.

In Malakal, South Sudan 🇸🇸, an all-women United Nations Police patrol engaged with local women and other community members.

Residents welcomed the presence of women uniformed personnel, noting that their example could inspire South Sudanese girls and build greater confidence in women’s leadership.

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

10/09/2026

Stronger cooperation helps build safer communities and lasting peace.

In Batangafo, Ouham Prefecture 🇨🇫, UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Police des Nations Unies - Monusco, United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, and IOM - UN Migration are jointly supporting a national workshop on preventing, detecting and investigating illicit trafficking.

The initiative brings together personnel from the Internal Security Forces, Customs, and Water and Forestry services for practical exercises and exchanges of experience.

By strengthening their skills and coordination, the partnership supports nationally led efforts to counter criminal networks, protect communities and reinforce the rule of law in the Central African Republic.

09/09/2026

Building trust and legitimacy is fundamental to effective policing and to the protection of vulnerable communities.

Today, representatives of Member States, the United Nations system, INTERPOL and policing experts came together for an International Day of Police Cooperation event hosted by the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations.

Discussions focused on practical approaches to strengthening trust and legitimacy in policing, protecting people most vulnerable to crime, strengthening partnerships and advancing greater coherence and coordination across international policing efforts.

Opening the event on behalf of the United Nations Police Adviser, Chief of Mission Management and Support Section Gissel Sosa emphasized the importance of strong international police cooperation in responding to security challenges that increasingly cross borders.

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Across 14 United Nations peace operations, more than 7,700 police officers from over 75 countries are authorized to put into action.

Working alongside national authorities, communities and partners, United Nations Police share expertise, strengthen capacities and support coordinated responses to complex and interconnected challenges.

From protecting civilians and addressing organized crime to strengthening public trust and promoting innovation, discover 5 ways United Nations Police support host States and communities.

Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/peace-and-security/un-police-visual-explainer