Campaign Medal

UN Advance Mission in Cambodia (UNAMIC)

Context

This mission was established in October 1991 to assist the Cambodian Parties to facilitate communications between the military headquarters of the four Cambodian Parties in matters relating to the cease-fire and to undertake a mine-awareness training role. Subsequently, this mandate was extended to include training in mine clearance and the initiation of a de-mining program. The mandate for this Mission expired in March 1992 with the establishment of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia.

UN Protection Force (Yugoslavia) (UNPROFOR)

Context

UNPROFOR was established in February 1992 as an interim arrangement to create the conditions of peace and security required for the negotiation of an overall settlement of the Yugoslavian crisis. The role of the UN troops was to ensure that areas designated as "UN Protected Areas" (UNPA) became and remained demilitarized and that all persons residing in these areas were protected from fear of armed attack.

UN Observation Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL)

Context

This Mission was established on 20 May 1991 to monitor all agreements between the Government of El Salvador and Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional (FMLN). This Mission was subsequently expanded in January 1992 to assume the verification of all aspects of the cease-fire and separation of forces and the agreement on the National Civil Police which saw ONUSAL monitoring the maintenance of public order during the transitional period while a new National Civil Police was set up.

UN Mission for the Referendum In Western Sahara (MINURSO)

Context

This mission was established to hold a referendum for determining the future of the region and to provide movement control. The major issue was to decide if the people of the Western Sahara wanted independence or integration with Morocco. Following the election, the mandate was to monitor the cease-fire.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service from 01 May 1991 to present.

Description

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

UN Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM)

Context

UNAVEM I was to confirm the withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola and to monitor the cease-fire agreement between the government of Angola and the Union for Total Independence of Angola (UNITA). UNAVEM II began following a peace accord which was signed in Lisbon in May 1991 and Canadian officers joined the observers to ensure the final withdrawal of Cuban and South African forces.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 20 December 1988 to 31 June 1997. Canadian participation started in May 1991.

UN Iraq – Kuwait Observer Mission (UNIKOM)

Context

This mission was established in April 1991, to monitor a demilitarized zone established along the boundary between the States of Iraq and Kuwait and the Khor Abdullah and to retrieve non-exploded ammunition and de-mine the area.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service from 03 April 1991 to present.

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.

UN Observer Group in Central America (ONUCA)

Context

Established in December 1989 to conduct on-site verification of termination of aid to irregular forces and insurrectionist movements, and the non-use of the territory of one State for attacks on other States in the countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The Mission terminated in January 1992.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 07 December 1989 to 31 January 1992.

Description

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

UN Transition Assistance Group (Namibia) (UNTAG)

Context

The mission was established to ensure the early independence of Namibia through free and fair elections under the supervision and control of the United Nations. The Mission was established April 1989 with a mandate for one year and finally closed in March 1990.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 01 April 1989 to 31 March 1990.

Description

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

UN Military Observation Group in Iran – Iraq (UNIIMOG)

Context

This Mission was established in August 1988 to verify, confirm and supervise the cease-fire and withdrawal of all forces to the internationally recognized boundaries agreed to between Iran and Iraq.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive between 09 August 1988 to 28 February 1991.

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.

UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

Context

Following the increase of violence along the border between Israel and Lebanon which culminated by the invasion of Lebanon by Israel on 14 March 1978, this Mission was established in March 1978 to confirm the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, to restore international peace and security, and to assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the return of its effective authority in the area.

Eligibility and Criteria

Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 19 March 1978 to the present (Canadian participation ended 6 October 1978).