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International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020: Women in Peacekeeping, a Key to Peace

https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/international-day-of-un-peacekeepers-2020
May 26, 2020

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.

As this year marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR1325), the theme for Peacekeepers’ Day 2020 is “Women in Peacekeeping – A Key to Peace.” Women peacekeepers are essential for promoting sustainable peace and help in improving overall peacekeeping performance.

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Start date:

Friday, May 29, 2020

End date:

Friday, May 29, 2020

Event location:

Virtual Celebration

For more information: International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 (peacekeeping.un.org)

https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/international-day-of-un-peacekeepers-2020
May 26, 2020

International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020: Women in Peacekeeping, a Key to Peace

https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/international-day-of-un-peacekeepers-2020
May 26, 2020

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.

As this year marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR1325), the theme for Peacekeepers’ Day 2020 is “Women in Peacekeeping – A Key to Peace.” Women peacekeepers are essential for promoting sustainable peace and help in improving overall peacekeeping performance.

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Start date:

Friday, May 29, 2020

End date:

Friday, May 29, 2020

Event location:

Virtual Celebration

For more information: International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 (peacekeeping.un.org)

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