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<p>The UK contributes strongly to support both the policy and the delivery of people-centred
peacekeeping. The missions supported by British forces in Somalia and South Sudan
have a strong focus on the protection of civilians. The important enabling functions
carried out by British medics and military engineers on the ground will assist these
missions to fulfil this vital task.</p><p>As a member of the UN Security Council,
the UK has a key role in setting the mandates for peacekeeping missions. Working alongside
our partners, we seek to ensure that all missions are mandated to protect civilians
where relevant. All new UN peacekeeping missions since 1999 have had a protection
of civilians element in their mandate, and for some it is the primary goal. The UK
has also been a champion of the use of 'phased mandates' which prioritise the delivery
of certain tasks, such as protection of civilians. All capacity building training
provided by the Ministry of Defence covers International Humanitarian Law, and the
Armed Forces deliver training on gender issues and the prevention and response to
conflict-related sexual violence to more than 7,000 African peacekeepers each year.</p>
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