Goals Quote by Kofi Annan

Most governments only want to deploy a peacekeeping force where there is a peace agreement and there is peace to keep. They are very…

— Kofi Annan

Too often, U.N. peacekeepers face an impossible task in countries that are still at war and where there is no real peace to keep.

— Antonio Guterres

Africans are on the front lines of humanitarian efforts, distributing life-saving aid in dangerous environments. Africans comprise the vast majority of peacekeepers in civil…

— John Prendergast

I and some colleagues came to the conclusion that as violence in this country was inevitable, it would be wrong and unrealistic for African…

— Nelson Mandela

For us who are now in power, we need to be challenged to serve the people and ignore our own egos and personal interests…

— Wangari Maathai

Sometimes in peacekeeping operations you show force in order not to use force - people realise that there's a pushback and there's a solid…

— Kofi Annan

Peacekeeping is not a job for soldiers, but only soldiers can do it.

— Dag Hammarskjold

One should never send soldiers on a mission based on just good will and good intent. Unfortunately, that can mean one has to stand…

— Thomas de Maiziere

Many powerful people don't want peace, because they live off war.

— Pope Francis

Africa is not fulfilling people's hopes and aspirations. African leaders have not had an agenda that included governing Africa so that people would find…

— Ama Ata Aidoo

Some members, like Britain and France, are ready, willing and able to take action in Libya or Mali. Others are uncomfortable with the use…

— David Cameron

Peace enforcement is a much more difficult kind of operation than peacekeeping.

— Harri Holkeri