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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 security remain a top priority. The UN continues to strengthen protective measures to mitigate threats and enable them to carry out their mandates safely. Below is the message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the…
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Peacekeeping by the numbers
2M
More than two million men and women have served under the UN flag since 1948.
71
Over the years, UN peacekeepers
have served in 71 missions
around the world.
10%
Women represent
10% of uniformed personnel serving
in peace operations.
50,000
More than 50,000 peacekeepers
are currently serving in
11 peacekeeping missions.
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UN peacekeeping operations are deployed with the consent of the main parties to the conflict.
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The Security Council determines the deployment of a new UN peace operation.
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We work to ensure women’s priorities are central to peace and security decisions at all levels.
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The Peace Begins with Me campaign recognizes the service and sacrifice of UN peacekeepers.