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UN Pays Tribute To Fallen Peacekeepers Worldwide

May 29, 2025
Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
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UN Pays Tribute To Fallen Peacekeepers Worldwide

Secretary-General António Guterres (left) attends the wreath laying ceremony in honour of fallen Peacekeepers at the Peacekeeping Memorial at UN Headquarters.

The United Nations is honouring its peacekeeping forces stationed across the globe, marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on Thursday, May 29, with solemn tributes, recognition ceremonies, and renewed calls for greater support.

Observed annually, the day commemorates the contributions and sacrifices of personnel deployed in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones. This year’s events pay homage to more than 4,400 peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since the inception of peacekeeping operations 77 years ago, including 57 who died just this year.

The first UN peacekeeping mission was launched in 1948, and today over 68,000 personnel, comprising civilian staff, military troops, and police, are stationed across 11 missions in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Their service is often critical to stabilizing regions fraught with violence, humanitarian crises, and political instability.

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This year’s theme, centred on the future of peacekeeping, echoes the growing complexity of missions. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that “peacekeepers face increasingly complex situations in an increasingly complex world.”

He pointed to the mounting polarization across societies, the persistent threat of terrorism, and the rise of “deadly misinformation targeting peacekeepers.” Guterres also highlighted cross-border challenges such as climate change and transnational crime, all of which intensify the risks faced by those wearing the iconic blue helmets.

Wreaths, Awards Mark Annual Observance

At UN Headquarters in New York, commemorations included a solemn wreath-laying ceremony in honour of the fallen and a special awards presentation recognizing two outstanding women peacekeepers for advancing gender equality in field missions.

Guterres noted the evolving nature of global conflict and stressed the urgent need to adapt. 

“Now more than ever, the world needs the United Nations – and the United Nations needs peacekeeping that is fully equipped for today’s realities and tomorrow’s challenges.”

UN Secretary-General António Guterres

He called on UN Member States to fulfil their responsibility to provide peacekeepers with the tools and resources required to execute their mission effectively. “It is essential that peacekeepers have what they need to do their jobs,” he said, adding, “This is the shared responsibility of the United Nations and Member States.”

UN military Observer
UN Military Observer in South Sudan, supporting communities through awareness.

The day also featured personal reflections from peacekeepers on active duty. Lieutenant Colonel Agustín García of Spain, deployed with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), spoke about the daily realities of his work. “It’s a very rewarding job because you really do have a lot of contact with the civilian population and their concerns, their culture, their needs,” he said.

UNIFIL, established in 1978, was tasked with confirming Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Its current mandate, shaped by a 2006 UN Security Council resolution, calls for the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which fought a devastating 34-day war that year.

Though tensions between the parties remain high, as demonstrated by flare-ups in 2023, UNIFIL continues to work alongside the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to support peace, rebuild communities, and deliver humanitarian aid. In addition to maintaining stability, the mission has been instrumental in rebuilding schools, hospitals, and other essential infrastructure across southern Lebanon.

Despite the challenges, the work continues. The International Day of UN Peacekeepers serves as both a moment of remembrance and a rallying cry to strengthen peacekeeping efforts in an ever-changing world.

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Tags: António GuterresInternational Day of UN PeacekeepersPeacekeeping MissionsUN PeacekeepersUNIFIL
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