The Non-Armament Policy is a core principle of the UNIPA Police and underpins its commitment to peaceful, non-coercive methods of conflict resolution and peacebuilding. The policy ensures that the UNIPA Police operates as an unarmed force, focusing on knowledge-sharing, training, and diplomatic engagement rather than military action.

  • Role: Reinforce the commitment of the UNIPA Police to peacebuilding through non-violent means.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Refraining from using weapons or military force in any of the UNIPA Police’s operations.
    • Focusing on conflict prevention, capacity-building, and advisory support to assist host nations in strengthening their own security structures.
    • Promoting diplomatic efforts and mediating disputes through dialogue, rather than armed intervention.
    • Ensuring that all personnel are trained to approach conflicts peacefully, respecting the sovereignty of host nations and their legal systems.
  • Objective: To maintain the UNIPA Police’s role as a peaceful, unarmed force that works collaboratively with nations to prevent conflict and build long-term stability through non-coercive means.