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UNDSS marked a significant milestone in international security cooperation with the successful delivery of the first Revised Close Protection Officer Certification (RCPOC) course hosted by the Internal Security Force (ISF) –…

In the garage of the UN Headquarters in New York sits a unique vehicle: the only fire truck in the United States with diplomatic plates. It also can't do its job. "It is one of the only fire trucks in the world with a…

Behind every seamless United Nations conference lies an unseen operation: Captain Dorcus Lourien and her three-person Security Events Planning Unit, or SEPU for short, manage what may be the most complex logistics challenge…

At first glance, some members of the Security and Safety Service (SSS) may surprise you: they arrive on four legs, covered in soft fur, with faces so endearing you could almost forget they’re part of one of our most…

The name says "Fire and Safety Unit," but that barely scratches the surface. At UN Headquarters, this small team handles every emergency imaginable. "We respond to anything," says Lieutenant Akeem Kareem, head of the unit…

Inside the UN's hidden locksmith workshop, where centuries-old craftsmanship meets cutting-edge security technology—and strategic thinking saves millions. Deep in the basement of UN Headquarters, behind unmarked doors and…

Indonesia has long stood among the United Nations’ most committed troop-contributing countries. Since sending its first peacekeepers in 1956, the country has deployed tens of thousands of military personnel to missions…

Excellencies, dear colleagues, I would like to first thank Hostage Aid Worldwide and everyone who helped organize this event, which is, unfortunately, tragically timely. Before we discuss numbers, trends, and responses, let…