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MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPERS - 29 May 2023
United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world. For 75 years, they have supported people and communities rocked by conflict and upheaval across the globe. Today, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we honour their extraordinary…
- Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
New York, 29 May 2023 United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world. For 75 years, they have supported people and communities rocked by conflict and upheaval across the globe. Today, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we honour…
SRSG Ziadeh's statement on the situation in northern Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is following the developing situation in northern Kosovo with utmost concern. She calls on all to refrain from further escalatory actions and take urgent steps to restore calm. She stresses the need to find a…
Remarks by Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Secretary-General, Excellencies, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured and privileged to be here with you today. On this 75th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping, we have much to be thankful for, and proud of. First among these are the more than two million peacekeepers who…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General & Head of UNMISS at the 29th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As Delivered]
[AS DELIVERED] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today. Since our last meeting, developments in Sudan have been a concern to us all and have taken center stage. In this connection, let me begin by welcoming the efforts of President…
Near Verbatim: Press Conference by Mr Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS
Good morning. I would like to welcome you to this UNMISS Press Conference. This is part of our commitment to regularly share with you our assessment of the challenges facing the country as well as what UNMISS is doing to help the South Sudanese people. And greetings to everyone joining us live on…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
UN Headquarters Observes International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 25 May
UN Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers and mark the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping on Thursday, 25 May. In 1948, the historic decision was made to deploy military observers to the Middle East to supervise the implementation of Israel-Arab Armistice…
SRSG Ziadeh’s statement on Dečani Monastery
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh was pleased to visit Visoki Dečani Monastery along with international partners. She called on Kosovo institutions to uphold rule of law and implement the longstanding Constitutional Court’s decision on the…
Ghanaian peacekeeper selected as United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2022
New York, 22 May 2023 - A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei ( UNISFA ) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Captain Cecilia Erzuah, 32, who has served in Abyei since March 2022 as the Commander of the…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
- Gender
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Ghanaian peacekeeper selected as United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2022
A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Captain Cecilia Erzuah, 32, who has served in Abyei since March 2022 as the Commander of the Ghana Engagement Platoon, will…