Unite Aware Platform

• 05 Apr 2024

Source: TH

Why in News?

Recently, India launched a new database (Unite Aware platform) to record crimes against UN peacekeepers and monitor progress in holding perpetrators accountable.

• It was launched by the India-led Group of Friends (GOF) initiative in its second meeting to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers.

What is the Use of the Database?

• The database will serve as an online repository to monitor and address cases of malicious acts against Peacekeepers.
  • It will facilitate comprehensive analysis and drive effective strategies for promoting accountability.
  • It is hosted on the Unite Aware platform.
• It implements the provisions of UN Security Council resolution 2589 (adopted in August 2021) which called upon troops hosting member states to bring to justice perpetrators of all acts of violence against United Nations personnel.

What is GOF?

• About: On 16^th December 2022, India launched a ‘Group of Friends’ to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. It comprises 40 member states.
  • It calls on member states to investigate, arrest, and prosecute perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers (Blue Helmets) in line with international obligations, and to promote accountability both within and outside the UNSC in practical terms.
    • India has lost 177 of its peacekeepers in the line of duty, the largest by far from any troop-contributing country.
• Co-chairs: India, Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco and Nepal.
• The GoF will convene two meetings of its members per year, organise and host one event per year to inform and galvanise support for promoting accountability for crimes against peacekeepers.

UPSC Civil Services Examination Previous Year Question (PYQ)

Prelims:

Q. The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of (2009)

(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 5 years

Ans: (b)

Q. With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements:

1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year
3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2022)

(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2

Ans: (a)

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Mains:

Q. Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council. (2015)