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From Commitment to Impact: Advancing Uniformed Women's Participation and Leadership in UN Peacekeeping.

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   This event will provide an overview of these priorities and present concrete initiatives under each of them and also mark the deployment of the Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers . Building on the significant progress achieved in advancing uniformed women's participation in United Nations Peace Operation s, this event brings together the United Nations Secretariat and Troop- and Police-Contributing Countries (T/PCCs) , as well as countries contributing justice and corrections government-provided personnel , to reflect on lessons learned and reaffirm their commitments. The event will provide an overview of key priorities for the remaining implementation period of the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy (UGPS) 2018-2028 , and highlight concrete initiatives implemented by the United Nations Secretariat and Member States. It will also showcase tangible progress achieved and demonstrate the impact of the increased participation of uniformed women in strengthening the effecti...

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations on the occasion of International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026.

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Department of Peace Operations (DPO). Watch Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations on the occasion of International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026! 00:38:32 Press Conferences Live Now

Wreath-laying Ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2026.

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Wreath-laying Ceremony to Honour Fallen Peacekeepers - International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026 Watch the Wreath-laying Ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2026! 00:49:00

The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year and UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year, and Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage ceremonies - International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026.

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To mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026 at UN Headquarters, the UN Secretary-General will preside over the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year and UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year, and Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage ceremonies. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  &  United Nations Medals . Watch the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year and UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year, and Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage ceremonies - International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026! Live High-level Events

Commemoration of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.

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United Nations Office at Geneva celebrates the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers we promote the tangible impact of peacekeeping and pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism, and courage of personnel who serve in missions around the world . Related Sites and Documents:  Learn more . Watch the Commemoration of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 00:28:42 Meetings & Events