Accountability Deficits in UN Peacekeeping Challenges and Pathways to Reform — Büşra Balat

This compelling book delves into the critical issue of accountability within the United Nations UN peacekeeping operations with a particular focus on its global governance role and human rights responsibilities Through a comprehensive socio legal approach it explores whether the UN can be held accountable for breaches of international law and its own obligations By analyzing the concept of accountability and its importance in preventing power abuses the book reveals that existing mechanisms are inadequate in ensuring transparency and meaningful justice The study takes an in depth look at real world cases such as allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic to highlight how gaps in the UN s accountability framework hinder efforts to protect human rights and prevent misconduct It argues that the failure lies in unclear rules ineffective mechanisms and the misuse of immunity protections ultimately preventing victims from accessing justice While this book does not offer a specific solution it emphasizes the need for stronger accountability mechanisms within the UN and suggests that non legal avenues may play a crucial role in holding the organization accountable as a political institution Insightful and thought provoking this book is essential reading for those interested in international law global governance and human rights

This compelling book delves into the critical issue of accountability within the United Nations UN peacekeeping operations with a particular focus on its global governance role and human rights responsibilities Through a comprehensive socio legal approach it explores whether the UN can be held accountable for breaches of international law and its own obligations By analyzing the concept of accountability and its importance in preventing power abuses the book reveals that existing mechanisms are inadequate in ensuring transparency and meaningful justice The study takes an in depth look at real world cases such as allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic to highlight how gaps in the UN s accountability framework hinder efforts to protect human rights and prevent misconduct It argues that the failure lies in unclear rules ineffective mechanisms and the misuse of immunity protections ultimately preventing victims from accessing justice While this book does not offer a specific solution it emphasizes the need for stronger accountability mechanisms within the UN and suggests that non legal avenues may play a crucial role in holding the organization accountable as a political institution Insightful and thought provoking this book is essential reading for those interested in international law global governance and human rights

This compelling book delves into the critical issue of accountability within the United Nations UN peacekeeping operations with a particular focus on its global governance role and human rights responsibilities Through a comprehensive socio legal approach it explores whether the UN can be held accountable for breaches of international law and its own obligations By analyzing the concept of accountability and its importance in preventing power abuses the book reveals that existing mechanisms are inadequate in ensuring transparency and meaningful justice The study takes an in depth look at real world cases such as allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic to highlight how gaps in the UN s accountability framework hinder efforts to protect human rights and prevent misconduct It argues that the failure lies in unclear rules ineffective mechanisms and the misuse of immunity protections ultimately preventing victims from accessing justice While this book does not offer a specific solution it emphasizes the need for stronger accountability mechanisms within the UN and suggests that non legal avenues may play a crucial role in holding the organization accountable as a political institution Insightful and thought provoking this book is essential reading for those interested in international law global governance and human rights