9.4K views · 274 reactions | UN Peacekeeping is a vital investment in global peace and stability. Since 1948, the United Nations deployed 71 peace operations. Currently, UN Peacekeeping operates in 15 missions across 4 continents to protect civilians, contain conflicts and help to build sustainable peace. Learn more: peacekeeping.un.org | #PeaceConf17 | United Nations Peacekeeping | Facebook

UN Peacekeeping’s largest missions are on the African continent, where communities continue to face the impacts of conflict. Last week, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on all partners to #InvestInPeace and support the African Union initiative to Silence the Guns and protect peace and people. | United Nations Peacekeeping