Role of the United Nations in Resolving Conflict

The United Nations plays a crucial role in resolving conflicts worldwide through various approaches:

• Conflict Prevention and Mediation – The UN employs diplomatic efforts to prevent tensions and disputes from escalating into violence. This includes mediation and negotiations to encourage peaceful resolutions.

• Peacekeeping – The UN deploys peacekeeping forces to conflict-affected regions to help maintain stability and promote peaceful solutions.

• Peacemaking – The organisation facilitates dialogue between opposing groups to negotiate agreements that bring an end to hostilities.

• Peacebuilding – After conflicts are resolved, the UN works to strengthen lasting peace by addressing underlying issues and supporting reconstruction efforts.

• Peace Enforcement – In cases where peace is under threat, the UN may authorise military intervention to restore security and stability in accordance with international law.

  

QUESTIONS YOU COULD BE ASKED ON THIS

Write down one role of the United Nations (1mark)

Maintain international peace/Peacekeeping

Describe one role of the United Nations (2marks)

One role of the United Nations is peacekeeping. It provides international troops and police to work alongside local authorities in conflict areas to help maintain security and stability, preventing further violence.

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