International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

This military and police officers from China are leaving their families behind to protect the most vulnerable. We thank these brave women and men for their service and sacrifice.

Press conference by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, who will brief reporters on his recent trip to the Middle East. Geographical Areas:  LEBANON ,  SYRIA ,  JORDAN ,  ISRAEL ,  PALESTINE ,  OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY GAZA ,  WEST BANK Watch Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, on his recent trip to the Middle East! 00:35:32 Press Conferences

The event will provide an engaging, informative, and thought-provoking platform and allow for open dialogue and the exchange of ideas. Panels and discussants are critical Gender and Women Peace and Security (WPS) experts and practitioners. The audience will include UN Member States, representatives from think tanks, academia, the private sector, civil society, and stakeholders from across the UN system. 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 - WPS at a Crossroads: Rethinking, Reimagining, and Recommitting to WPS in UN Peacekeeping Human Rights Council

On the sidelines of 80th Session of United Nations General Assembly, an in-person discussion to highlight Kenya's perspectives on the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti including its experience and lessons learned in the past year and urge global support for the transition of MSS Mission to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and establishment of a UN Support Office in Haiti. Purpose of Meeting: Highlight Kenya's perspectives on the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti, including the country's experiences, lessons learned, and insights for enhancing future security support for Haiti. Urge adoption of the resolution to transition the MSS Mission to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and establish a UN Support Office in Haiti. Participants UNSC Member States; CARICOM; OAS; MSS Contributing Nations; Friends of Haiti; UN Secretariat Related Documents:  Concept note Watch the High-Level Meeting on Haiti! Meetings & Events

Wreath-laying by Mr. Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General, Department of Operational Support (accompanied by survivors of that bombing). Watch the Wreath-laying ceremony to honour colleagues who lost their lives at the Canal Hotel, Baghdad! Meetings & Events

Opening Segment Plenary Segment Remarks by H.E. Philemon Yang, President of the General Assembly for its 79th session. Remarks by H.E. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. Remarks by H.E. Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (tbc) Remarks by H.E. Antje Leendertse, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. Remarks by Dr. Emma Birikorang, Director of Research, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC). This high-level thematic debate, in cooperation with the African Union, aims to discuss the multifaceted aspects of peace and security in Africa and the future of peacekeeping operations, emphasizing the role of United Nations funded African Union-led peace operations and their potential contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security. 18 months after its adoption in December 2023 and ahead of the mandated implementation review in December 2026, the debate aims to take stock...

The Secretary-General will host the Annual Memorial Service to honour all United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the service of peace from 01 January to 31 December 2024. Since 2011, the Secretary-General has instituted an Annual Memorial Service at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, to pay tribute and honour the memory of all United Nations personnel who tragically lost their lives in its service during the course of the previous year. Watch the 2025 Secretary-General's Annual Memorial Service!