How to define Peacekeeping ?

• UN Peacekeeping helps countries create conditions for lasting peace
• Peacekeeping as an UN's tool, assist host countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace
• UN Peacekeepers provide security and the political and peace-building support to help countries make the transition from conflict to peace
• UN Peacekeeping is guided by 3 principles : consent of the parties, impartiality, non-use of force except self-defense
• Peacekeeping has now a multidimensional mandate: peace and security, facilitate the political process, protect civilian, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatant, support the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law
• Peacekeeping is a full-time job

More information on http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/operations/peacekeeping.shtml