Group Of Friends:
India, leading the Group of Friends (GOF) comprising 40 member states, convened a meeting to discuss strategies for strengthening legal frameworks against crimes targeting peacekeepers.
- India launched a new database hosted on the Unite Aware platform to record crimes against peacekeepers and monitor accountability efforts.
- The meeting underscores member states’ commitment, led by India, to uphold the safety and dignity of peacekeepers worldwide.
- The GOF was launched by India in 2022 to promote accountability for crimes against the Blue Helmets during its presidency of the UN Security Council.
- India, Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco and Nepal are co-chairs of the GOF, which comprises 40 member states.