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Must Boys Be Boys? UN Code of Conduct for Peacekeepers

Peacekeeping & Sexual Exploitation Report

Annex: UN Code of Conduct for Peacekeepers

(Extracted from UN Training Module)


UN Peacekeepers will always:
  • Conduct ourselves in a professional and disciplined manner
  • Support and encourage proper conduct among our fellow peacekeepers
  • Treat inhabitants of the host country with respect, courtesy and consideration
  • Respect local customs and practices through awareness and respect for the culture, religion, traditions and gender issues
  • Be aware of the human rights of women and children and never violate them
  • Behave in a way that does not exacerbate violence [sic] of the human rights of women and children n the host country

UN Peacekeepers will never:
  • Bring discredit upon the UN or member nations through improper personal conduct, failure to perform duties or abuse of position
  • Take any action that might jeopardize the mission
  • Abuse alcohol, use or traffic in drugs
  • Commit any act that could result in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to members of the local population, especially women and children
  • Become involved in sexual liaisons which could affect impartiality, or the well-being of others.
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