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- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers, marked every year on 29 May, is an opportunity to honour peacekeepers for their service and sacrifice. These women and men face real risks in the line of duty, and their safety and…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Peacekeepers are serving in a dangerous era of mounting global tensions and tight resources. UN chief António Guterres is now calling for greater political backing and reliable financial support for ‘blue helmets’ who put…
UN Secretary-General to honour fallen peacekeepers and bestow the Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage, Woman Police Officer and Military Gender Advocate of the Year Awards. The International Day of United…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
With their new specialized personal protective equipment, Zambian women peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) are now able to…
- Protecting Civilians (POC)
Following the official declaration of the 17th Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo on 15 May 2026, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) has rapidly deployed its air assets to assist…
- UNIFIL
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that escalating drone activity and nearby explosions involving suspected Hezbollah drones and Israeli forces are endangering its personnel and threatening already…
On 30 April 2026, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for one year, extending its operations until 30 April 2027. The decision…
- Climate, Peace and Security
A new podcast series is exploring the growing link between climate change, conflict and peacebuilding, highlighting how communities on the frontlines are responding to increasingly complex challenges. Produced by the U nited…
- Peacekeeping
A UN peacekeeper has been killed and three others injured after a UNIFIL patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, the mission said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Saturday morning local time as blue helmets were…
- Political Solutions to Conflict
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( MONUSCO) has welcomed a new agreement aimed at easing the flow of aid to conflict-affected regions. Following talks in Montreux, Switzerland, the Congolese…
- Peacekeeping
From election support in the Central African Republic to patrols in the disputed Abyei region, UN peacekeepers are operating in increasingly volatile environments – but shrinking resources and new threats, including drone…
- About Peacekeeping
In its nearly 80-year history, the relevance of peacekeeping has been questioned repeatedly. In today’s complex conflict environment, UN peacekeeping is being asked to do more with less amid 25% cuts to its global personnel…