International Day of UN Peacekeepers

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Related Hashtags	#Womeninpeacekeeping
2021 Date	29 May 2021
2022 Date	29 May 2022

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers in 2021

Saturday, 29 May

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers History

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers seeks to honor and pay tribute to all the peacekeepers that lost their lives serving under the United Nation’s flag. This day acknowledges the contributions and efforts of those uniformed and civilian personnel serving under the UN. According to the UN, today there are 95,000 military, police, and civilian peacekeeping personnel deployed in 13 operations around the world.

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was established in 2002 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on May 29th.

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Today, to mark International Day of UN Peacekeepers, I pay tribute to Australia’s past and present peacekeepers and their families. Your service protects the vulnerable and upholds global peace and security. @DeptDefence @AWMemorial https://t.co/aql8Y6Te6D
— Linda Reynolds (@lindareynoldswa) May 28, 2020

International Day of UN Peacekeepers - 29 May 2020. @UN_Women https://t.co/MRkRFL3sfI
— Menteri Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia (@Menlu_RI) May 29, 2020

Women's meaningful participation contributes to lasting peace. On International Day of @UN Peacekeepers, hear from Indonesian women peacekeepers in Lebanon about their inspiring work & role of women in peacekeeping. @Kemlu_RI @UNinIndonesia @UNPeacekeeping @UN_Women https://t.co/nHkWDOjr8L
— UN Women Indonesia (@unwomenid) May 29, 2020

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers Facts & Quotes

The theme for International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers in 2020 was Women in Peacekeeping: A Key to Peace.
For millions in conflict-affected situations around the world, peacekeeping is a necessity and a hope. Let us work together to make peacekeeping more effective in protecting people and advancing peace. UN Secretary-General António Guterres