MULTICULTURALISM ȘI DIVERSITATE ÎN MISIUNILE DE MENȚINERE A PĂCII SUB EGIDA ONU
CULTURAL AWARENESS AND DIVERSITY IN THE UN PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

Author(s): Petru Țarcă
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law, Political Sciences, Civil Society, Governance, Labor relations, International relations/trade, Security and defense, EU-Legislation, Geopolitics, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Editura Universitară
Keywords: United Nations; peacekeeping operations; cultural awareness; multiculturalism; diversity;
Summary/Abstract: Created in 1945 primarily for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security, the United Nations (UN) plays a vital role in restoring and maintaining peace and stability in countries still affected by conflicts or large-scale crisis. This is achieved through peacekeeping missions and operations, which have constantly evolved and developed. Thus, there has been a gradual shift from the simpler, traditional missions and operations carried out in the spirit of Chapter VI of the UN Charter on the peaceful settlement of disputes, without any military objective or task, to today's multidimensional missions, which have to manage much more complex crisis situations. The United Nations is committed to promote cultural awareness and diversity in all its peacekeeping operations. In recent years, the United Nations has taken significant steps to improve the cultural awareness and sensitivity of its peacekeepers. This includes providing training on cultural competency and cross-cultural communication, as well as developing policies and guidelines that consider the unique needs of each mission. The UN perspective is that peacekeeping operations are often conducted in cultures very different from those of the peacekeepers themselves. As such, it is important for peacekeepers to be aware of the local culture and customs. By taking steps to promote cultural awareness and diversity, the UN is working to increase the efficiency of its peacekeeping forces.

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