Context

The United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan was established on 8 July 2011 by the authority of UN Security Council Resolution 1996 (2011). The UNMISS mandate includes support for peace consolidation, fostering longer-term state building and economic development, support for the government of the Republic of South Sudan in exercising its responsibilities for conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution and protect civilians, and support the government of the Republic of South Sudan in developing its capacity to provide security, to establish rule of law, and to strengthen the security and justice sectors.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service since 9 July 2011.

Description

A circular bronze alloy medal, 1.4 inches (35mm) in diameter.

On the obverse, the representation of the UN symbol surmounted by the straight letters UN, both in bas-relief.

On the reverse, an inscription bearing the words, "IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE" in English (and only in English).

A 0.5 inch (12mm) bronze ring, which holds the ribbon, passes through a small hollow ball at the top of a claw joined to the top of the medal.

The ribbon has two United Nations blue stripes on the edges, followed by two white stripes and one green central stripe. Four black lines separate each of these stripes.

Bars

There is no bar to this medal.

Wearing

The medal shall be worn in sequence prescribed in the Canadian Orders, Decorations and Medals Directive, and in the following manner:

on the left breast, suspended from the ribbon described above, after the UNAMID medal and before the UN SSM medal.

Postnomials

The use of a post-nominal is not authorized for this medal.

Historical Notes

The CF participation in this mission is known as OP SOPRANO.