Speaking at the UN Security Council, the United Kingdom set three priorities for UN policing: build digital capability within missions; uphold the highest human rights, conduct and accountability standards; and secure the meaningful participation of women as an operational requirement, not an optional extra.
On technology, the UK supported the use of new digital tools to enhance operational awareness and deepen community engagement, with effectiveness dependent on strong digital competency and training for peacekeepers.
The approach places skills on a par with equipment. The statement emphasised that technology improves results only when peacekeepers are trained to use it appropriately and when adoption is clearly linked to mission tasks.
On standards, the statement underlined that UN police must maintain the highest human rights, conduct and accountability requirements. Trust with local populations is described as essential for mission effectiveness, and any misconduct, including sexual exploitation and abuse, is unacceptable.
The UK called for timely and transparent accountability processes, consistent national follow‑up by contributing states and publicly accessible reporting on disciplinary outcomes. Transparency is presented as the route to maintaining confidence among communities and host authorities.
Women’s meaningful participation in UN policing was described as an operational necessity. The statement noted that women officers strengthen community engagement, broaden access to affected populations and improve reporting of conflict‑related sexual violence.
To address enduring barriers, the UK reaffirmed long‑standing support for the Elsie Initiative Fund and announced a further pledge of US$685,000 in 2025.
Taken together, the measures seek to keep UN policing capable, trusted and effective. The policy logic links digital competence, professional standards and representation as mutually reinforcing parts of mission performance.
The statement concludes that sustained attention to these tracks-technology, accountability and women’s participation-will better equip missions to operate in complex environments and maintain the confidence of the communities they serve.