Action 21(d)

Take concrete steps to ensure the safety and security of the personnel of peace operations and improve their access to health facilities, including mental health services.

UN entity lead: Department of Operational Support, Department of Peace Operations, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Department for Safety and Security

Milestone 1 | Deadline 31 January 2026

Annual reviews to enhance the safety and security of peacekeeping personnel rare conducted in the 2025 cycle of the UN Security Council and the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34).

Milestone 2 | Deadline 31 December 2026

The UN has launched the implementation of its Mental Health Strategy for uniformed personnel, with operational roll-out and Member State sensitization underway in 2025–2026.

Those who serve in peace operations deserve to be protected and cared for. This action strengthens efforts to keep UN personnel safe and ensures they have access to health services – including mental health support – wherever they are deployed.

A comprehensive mental health training module for uniformed personnel will be rolled out, and there will be associated launch events by the end of 2026.