Protection of the environment in general, and water in particular, in relation to armed conflicts has gained increased attention in the last years. An area which should still be better analysed is the role of United Nations (UN) peace operations in relation to the protection of water. One of the most common objectives of these operations is the protection and promotion of human rights, including the right to water. In some instances, individuals have claimed the violation of human rights by UN forces and asked for remedies and compensation. This article first explores the inclusion of water in the mandates and practice of peace operations and builds on the human rights obligations of the UN as an international organization. It emphasizes the accountability of the UN through a comprehensive overview of the cholera epidemic in Haiti, demonstrating the undertakings with a view to engaging the responsibility of the organization.

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和平行动中的水：海地案例

在过去几年中，与武装冲突有关的一般环境保护，特别是水的保护越来越受到关注。仍然需要更好分析的一个领域是联合国（UN）和平行动在保护水方面的作用。这些行动的最普遍目标之一是保护和促进人权，包括水权。在某些情况下，有人声称联合国部队侵犯了人权，并要求补救和赔偿。本文首先探讨将水纳入和平行动的任务和做法，并以联合国作为国际组织的人权义务为基础。它通过对海地霍乱疫情的全面概述来强调联合国的问责制，