Today's multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate political processes, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants support constitutional processes and the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law and extending legitimate state authority. Peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most effective tools available to the UN to assist countries to navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. It was recently merged with the Office of the Special Envoy for the Sahel (OSES) into a single entity. Its overall mandate was to enhance contributions of the UN towards the achievement of peace and security in West Africa and promote an integrated regional approach in addressing issues that impact stability in West Africa. The UN Office for West Africa, in Dakar, Senegal was the first regional conflict prevention and peacebuilding office of the United Nations.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations has Special and Personal Representatives, Envoys and Advisers in many areas of the world.
Special and Personal Representatives, Envoys and Advisers of the Secretary-General Among the tools the Organization uses to bring peace are special envoys and political missions in the field. The United Nations plays an important role in conflict prevention, using diplomacy, good offices and mediation. The most effective way to diminish human suffering and the massive economic costs of conflicts and their aftermath is to prevent conflicts in the first place.
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