CHARACTERISTIC OF THE UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS



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This article is devoted to the study of the organization of medical support for peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the United Nations, the management of this process, as well as the study of its support and control. During the study, questions were studied and the organization of medical support for peacekeeping operations within the UN system was described, it was noted how this process is managed, supported and monitored, improvements are proposed that will allow the UN peacekeeping contingent to fulfill its duty to protect health and peacekeeping security. It is noted that the deployment of UN peacekeeping operations is carried out on the basis of mandates provided by the United Nations Security Council. The tasks set differ in different situations depending on the nature of the conflict and the specifics of specific problems. Thus, the charter of the United Nations is the fundamental document for the activities of all UN bodies. The Charter entrusts the UN Security Council with the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. The study revealed that the purpose of medical support for peacekeeping operations is the timely and effective preservation of the health and well-being of UN staff. In addition, it is noted that peacekeeping has always been highly dynamic and has undergone changes under the influence of new challenges.

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I M Alnazarov

S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Russian Defense Ministry

Saint Petersburg, Russia

I F Savchenko

S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Russian Defense Ministry

Saint Petersburg, Russia

E A Soldatov

S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Russian Defense Ministry

Saint Petersburg, Russia

I V Troshko

S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Russian Defense Ministry

Saint Petersburg, Russia

V V Sevruko

S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Russian Defense Ministry

Saint Petersburg, Russia

A V Sinkevich

S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Russian Defense Ministry

Saint Petersburg, Russia

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