Vision

Security for the UN, for a better world.
 

Mission

To enable United Nations system operations
through trusted security leadership and solutions. 
 

United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) Explained

The goal of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) is to enable the activities of UNSMS organizations within acceptable levels of security risk.

What We Do

UNDSS provides security expertise to all United Nations Security Management System entities, to enable the planning and safe conduct of mandates, missions, activities and programmes of the United Nations system, while ensuring the safety and security of personnel and the security of United Nations premises and assets.

Where We Are

UNDSS is present in over 125 countries. Security is crucial to all UN programmes, so UNDSS works wherever the UN has a footprint. In addition, UNDSS personnel are deployed on surge missions where necessary.

SSS is Recruiting
             

The Security and Safety Service in UNDSS is currently seeking to recruit professionally trained individuals.

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UNDSS 2022 Retrospective 

In 2022, the armed conflict in Ukraine and its dire humanitarian consequences demanded a major security response from UNDSS and its partners. However, the global security situation also required UN security to step up across many other locations across the globe, from Afghanistan to Ethiopia and Somalia and many other locations. Responding simultaneously to multiple crises and undertaking critical operations in high-risk areas provided the context for major strategic initiatives initiated by the Department in 2022. Read more...