International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is an annual observance that is observed on May 29 around the world. The day honours the contributions of UN peacekeepers and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2002. The day acknowledges the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian personnel who work in some of the world’s most volatile and dangerous environments. Over the years, peacekeeping has evolved to adapt to the changing political landscape and nature of conflicts, which have become complex and interconnected. International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2024 will be observed on Wednesday, May 29. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in its resolution 57/129, designated May 29 as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This is the date when, in 1948, the first UN peacekeeping mission named the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation, or UNTSO, began operations in Palestine. On this day, people around the world pay tribute to the professionalism, dedication, and courage of all the men and women serving in UN peacekeeping operations, and honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace. International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers Date, History and Significance: Everything To Know About the Global Event. International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is an important day that is marked in memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace, including military, police, and civilian personnel. As per the official UN website for International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, 3,900 military, police and civilian personnel have lost their lives in the service of peace as a result of acts of violence, accidents and disease since the first UN Peacekeeping mission was established in 1948. Every year, on May 29, UN offices, alongside Member States and non-governmental organisations, hold solemn events to honour fallen peacekeepers.
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2024: Honoring Sacrifice and Service, Palestinian Territory
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