29 May is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

• 05.29.2016, 13:19
•  World,  No-politics

On 29 May, UN offices, alongside Member States and non-governmental organizations, hold events to honour fallen peacekeepers. 

The day was established to:

• Honour the memory of the UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace; 
• Pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage.

For more than 70 years, UN Peacekeeping has proven to be a legitimate, reliable and effective tool in facilitating the transition from conflict to peace. Fifteen years ago, the UN had fewer than 40,000 Military and police personnel. Today, more than 105,000 uniformed personnel from 124 troop- and police-contributing countries serve under the UN flag, along with 18,000 international and national civilian staff and UN Volunteers. They courageously risk their lives in order to bring stability to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations.