DPO – United Nations Department of Peace Operations

Published purpose

This project aims to take stock of the United Nations' current status of measures in preventing and addressing sexual harassment that implicates uniformed personnel. It identifies key areas of work, in partnership with United Nations and Member State stakeholders, to implement actions to strengthen the measures in place. Project activities include: (1) reviewing and mapping the existing legal framework, policies, materials and tools, and available data, as well as internal and external research conducted in this area; and (2) identifying thematic areas with overarching recommendations for further action in the form of a strategic framework. The project seeks to use innovative tools under development and find synergies with initiatives already underway with or to support Member States. These include a pipeline to a peacekeeping command project (funded by India). A pathway to knowledge site to support capacities of Member States on matters of conduct; and ongoing efforts with Member States to gather best practices. These all lend themselves to strengthening support and enabling environments for women in peacekeeping.