International Day of UN Peacekeepers

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2023 Date	29 May 2023
2024 Date	29 May 2024

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers in 2023

Monday, 29 May

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The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was established to pay tribute to uniformed and civilian personnel who have carried out peacekeeping missions for the UN. It is a day to remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to honor those who continue to serve. The UK has contributed significantly to UN peacekeeping efforts and currently has over 800 personnel serving in several UN Peacekeeping missions around the world.

The United Kingdom has been a participant in UN peacekeeping operations since 1948. It has deployed troops and other personnel to support peacekeeping efforts around the world, including in Cyprus, Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and South Sudan. The UK also supports the UN by providing equipment, logistics, and financial contributions to peacekeeping missions.

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was first established by the UN General Assembly in 2002 in order to recognize the work of peacekeepers and to raise awareness about the importance of their service. The day is marked by ceremonies, parades, and other events to honor those who have served as peacekeepers, as well as to highlight the ongoing need for peacekeeping missions around the world. The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed annually on May 29th.

Top Tweets for International Day of UN Peacekeepers -

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To mark The International Day of UN Peacekeepers today, a service was recently held at the Cenotaph in central London. Recognising the role Peacekeepers play on missions worldwide, the service paid tribute to all those who had lost their lives in the name of maintaining peace. https://t.co/DYAIlW5o5k
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) May 29, 2023

Every day, UN peacekeepers work to: 🇺🇳 Protect civilians 🇺🇳 Help achieve & maintain peace 🇺🇳 Defend human rights & much more More on @UNPeacekeeping's vital work ahead of #PKDay: https://t.co/n1iTtaMfuJ https://t.co/U1j2CHcbv0
— United Nations (@UN) May 30, 2023

“It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifice made by all those who have lost their lives in the name of maintaining peace.” On The International Day of @UN Peacekeeping, Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP has paid tribute to the work of Peacekeepers past and present. 👇 https://t.co/a1qcgwi0Tn
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) May 29, 2023

Facts about United Nations Peacekeepers

The total budget for UN peacekeeping operations for the fiscal year 2022-2023 is approximately $6.45 billion.
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is currently the largest peacekeeping mission, with over 14,000 personnel deployed.
Over 120 countries contribute troops and personnel to UN peacekeeping missions. The top contributors are Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Nepal, and Egypt.
Former UK Prime Minister, Sir Brian Urquhart, was an influential figure in shaping the United Nations, particularly with respect to peacekeeping operations.
The UK is one of the top financial contributors to UN peacekeeping, providing approximately 6.7% of the annual budget, as per their assessed rate by the UN.

In the News and Trending in the UK for International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Updated 04:54 Chicago braces for Memorial Day with 'peacekeepers' to keep city safe

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours 75 years of service and sacrifice

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers being observed today – The Pakistan Daily

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Daily Press Briefing by the Spokespersons of the Secretary-General & the President of the General Assembly. Guest: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations on the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2023.

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Top things to do in the UK for this observance

Explore several stories about the UN's peacekeeping efforts.
Learn more about the UN Peacekeeper and their operations.
Watch a documentary about the history of British UN Peacekeepers. Here are our top picks:
1. Soldiers of Peace: United Nations Peacekeeping in Cyprus (1992) - This documentary provides an overview of the UN's peacekeeping mission in Cyprus and highlights the involvement of British peacekeepers.
2. The Peacekeepers (2005) - This documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at the United Nations' peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering insights into the complexities of modern-day peacekeeping efforts.
3. The Whistleblower (2010) - A fictional drama inspired by real events, featuring a UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and exposing the involvement of UN personnel in human trafficking.
Read a book to better understand the United Kingdom's role and involvement in UN peacekeeping missions. Here are our top picks:
1. United Nations Peacekeeping in the Post-Cold War Era by John Hillen
2. United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Ad Hoc Missions, Permanent Engagement by Ramesh Thakur
3. A History of United Nations Peacekeeping: 1945-2016 by Derek S. Reveron