UNLOPS
United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security
The Secretary-General delivers a speech in the General Assembly Hall.
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World leaders reaffirm support for UN peacekeeping at the General Assembly amid mounting financial pressures

UN peacekeeping remains a critical tool for international peace and security, but its future success will depend on the willingness of Member States to sustain political and financial support. Every year in September, heads of state and government, foreign ministers and other senior officials from around the world gather in New York City for the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). During the General Debate, representatives of…

Our Mission

UNLOPS connects the United Nations with the European Union, NATO and other actors on peace and security matters.

Based in Brussels, Belgium, the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security (UNLOPS) represents UN entities supporting Member States and the Secretary-General in maintaining peace and security, including the departments responsible for political affairs, peace operations, operational support and counter-terrorism.

The office serves as the United Nations’ peace and security hub in Brussels, supporting policy dialogue, political engagement and operational coordination with the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and their member states. It also supports UN entities based in Brussels.

UNLOPS' role

Explore the role of UNLOPS within the UN System.

UNLOPS' role

Peacekeeping

Learn about the Department of Peace Operations.

Peacekeeping

Leadership

Learn about the people leading UNLOPS and its mandate.

Leadership

Peacebuilding

Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.

Peacebuilding

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About UNLOPS
The office is the UN’s peace and security focal point in Brussels, engaging with EU and NATO partners.

United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security

Based in Brussels, the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security (UNLOPS) represents UN entities supporting Member States and the Secretary-General on matters of peace and security.