This special day pays tribute to their dedication, professionalism, and bravery, while also remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of peace.
22 Feb 2021 - 22 Feb 2021 | UN Headquarters, New York
Press Conference by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, on peacekeeping operations in Mali, Central African Republic, as well as other issues related to peacekeeping.
Every year on 29 May, the United Nations commemorates the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. On this day, we pay tribute to all the women and men who have served as military, police or civilians in UN Peacekeeping operations. We commend their professionalism, dedication and courage and honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
The Department of Peace Operations, together with the Department of Operational Support, held its first virtual press conference on 13 April on UN Peacekeeping's response to COVID-19.
Le Département des opérations de maintien de la paix, en collaboration avec le Département de l'appui opérationnel, a tenu sa première conférence de presse virtuelle le 13 avril sur la réponse des opérations de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies au COVID-19.
