International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

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 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

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

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

On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers , officially celebrated on 29 May of each year, 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.  It is also a moment to reflect on the sacrifice made by peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving the cause of peace under the UN flag over the past 76 years. This year's theme, " The Future of Peacekeeping ", reflects the evolving nature of peace operations in a complex and rapidly changing world. The UN is actively working to modernize and adapt missions for the challenges of the future. Programme 4.00 p.m.: United Nations flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the United Nations Memorial with the representatives of the United Nations Office at Geneva, of the Permanent Missions, and of the International Association of Peacekeepers and observance of a minute of silence   Speech by Ms. Tatiana Valov...

   The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to preside over Dag Hammarskjold medal, UN Woman Police Officer and UN Military Gender Advocates of the Year ceremony. To mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at UN Headquarters, the UN Secretary-General will preside over an in-person ceremony at which the Dag Hammarskjold Medal will be awarded posthumously to fallen peacekeepers. He will also present the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year award and the UN Woman Police Officer of the Year awards. For 77 years, United Nations peacekeepers have worked to protect people, preserve peace, and provide hope in the world's most fragile political and security situations. Since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have helped countries to transition from war to peace. Today, more than 68,000 peacekeepers serve in 11 missions deployed in hotspots around the world. Observed under the theme " The Future of Peacekeeping " this year's In...

  United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to preside over a wreath laying ceremony at the Peacekeepers' Memorial site in the North Lawn. For nearly 80 years, United Nations peacekeepers have delivered tangible change to communities worldwide. From Liberia and Namibia to Cambodia, Sierra Leone and Timor-Leste, their presence has been life-saving and transformative in some of the most volatile political and security contexts, guiding countries from conflict towards lasting peace. Observed under the theme "The Future of Peacekeeping" this year's International Day looks at the invaluable contributions military, police and civilian peacekeepers have made over the last nearly eight decades. It encapsulates the spirit of progress and collective action towards creating a more equal, just and sustainable world. Watch the (Tape feed) Wreath Laying Ceremony - International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2025! High-level Events

With unwavering courage, United Nations peacekeepers step into danger – to help protect those who need protection, preserve peace, and restore hope in some of the world’s most challenging contexts. Today, we honour their service. We draw inspiration from their resilience, dedication and courage. And we remember all the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice for peace. More than 4,400 peacekeepers have died in service – 57 last year alone. We will never forget them – and we will carry their work forward. The focus of this year’s International Day of Peacekeepers is on “the future of peacekeeping”. Today, peacekeepers face increasingly complex situations in an increasingly complex world: Growing polarization and division around the globe … Operations made even more dangerous from a multiplicity of threats such as terrorism… Targeting of peacekeepers through deadly misinformation… And challenges that transcend borders – from the climate crisis to transnational crime. As we lo...