Under the shade of a tree, three UN personnel in blue clothing and protective vests meet with an older resident seated on a bench. The group is gathered in a garden-like setting with a wooden fence and greenery in the background.
UNDSS Under-Secretary-General Jeaninne Hennis-Plasschaert (right), alongside other United Nations personnel, speaks with an elderly woman during a community visit in Ukraine. UN Ukraine / Ximena Borrazás

Who we are

As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) worldwide. Present in 131 countries where UN operates, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing resources.

Our Mission

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

Our Vision

Security for the UN, for a better world.

Understanding UN Security

The United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) enables the activities of UNSMS organizations within acceptable levels of security risk. The UNSMS unites over 50 member organizations, with a primary objective of facilitating the operations of these entities while maintaining an acceptable level of security. Fifteen of these members serve as key decision-makers within the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN), which is an integral part of the UNSMS. Within this framework, the UNSMS plays a pivotal role in guiding, supporting, and acting as recipients of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) services.

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