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United Nations Police Division of @UNPeacekeeping. Headed by Faisal Shahkar, Acting Assistant Secretary-General @UN_OROLSI and United Nations Police Adviser
New York City, NY
Joined May 2013
Top @UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, visited UNFICYP civilian, military and #UNPOL personnel based in sector 2 for a familiarization on the work of our peacekeepers in the #bufferzone. Sector 2 is under the responsibility of the #UK 🇬🇧 contingent where they patrol &
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Briefed Member States today on the 2026 @UN Peacekeeping Extrabudgetary Appeal. Deeply grateful for their partnership and trust — donor resources help us innovate, strengthen performance & respond to respond swiftly to evolving challenges with agility and impact.
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Ahead of #UNDay I thank all the peacekeepers, civilian, military & police, the communities they serve & the Member States who support the work of @UNPeacekeeping. Together, for over 80 years, we have made a difference in the lives of countless people, helping them live in peace.
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Les conseillers Police et Militaire de l'@UNOCA_NEWS participent du 12 au 19 octobre, en Norvège, à la formation JOC 2025 qui vise à renforcer les compétences en matière de maintien de paix. Elle est organisée par l'@ONU_fr et le Centre international norvégien de défense.
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Officer in Charge of @UN_OROLSI and @UN_POLAD Faisal Shahkar congratulates #WTA2025 winner Olukemi Ibikunle of #Nigeria 🇳🇬. @UNPOL Commissioner Shahkar also stressed the urgent need for more uniformed women in @UNPeacekeeping.
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If we don't #InvestInPeace we put thousands of lives at risk. Budget gaps are forcing @UN Peacekeeping missions to reduce troops & police by 25% & significantly cut civilian staff. Learn how this affects missions' ability to protect communities. Read 👉 https://t.co/UQyhRDll17
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To invest in peace is to invest in #WomenPeaceSecurity (WPS). Today, 6 of 11 @UN peacekeeping missions include explicit WPS provisions in their mandates, showing the vital role of women in peace and security. @UN_CYPRUS @UN_CAR @MONUSCO @unmissmedia @UNIFIL_ @UNISFA_1
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.@UNPOL Adviser and Head of @UN_OROLSI Faisal Shahkar joined Acting UN Military Adviser @CherylAPearce to brief troop- and police-contributing countries on the implementation of contingency plans for @UNPeacekeeping missions. #Police
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.@UNPOL Adviser and head of @UN_OROLSI Faisal Shahkar welcomed Amb. Martin Ngoga, Permanent Representative of #Rwanda to the UN, to thank him for his country's vital role in global peace and security as the largest contributor of police to @UNPeacekeeping.
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During #UNGA80, @UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar, Head of @UN_OROLSI, met with H.E. Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung, Deputy Minister of Public Security of Vietnam, to thank him for his country's ongoing dedication and key contributions to @UNPeacekeeping #UNPOL #Vietnam
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A pleasure meeting with Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD. We discussed Ireland's critical contribution to @UN Peacekeeping and recent developments in the Middle East, where most @defenceforces are deployed, especially the recent mandate renewal of @UNIFIL_.
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