On the Day of UN Peacekeepers, the United Nations (UN) honour peacekeepers past and present and reaffirm our shared responsibility to respect and strengthen their work.
For nearly 80 years, UN peacekeepers have delivered tangible change to communities across the globe. 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 sustainable peace. Observed under the theme “Invest in Peace” the 2026 International Day calls for decisive action to ensure civilian and military peacekeepers have the resources to carry out their vital mandates. More than 51,000 civilians, military, and police personnel serve in 11 UN peacekeeping missions, confronting increasingly complex and interconnected challenges shaped by a shifting geopolitical landscape. In this era of rising tensions, peacekeeping is a proven and cost-effective way to restore stability and hope. The International Day pays tribute to their unwavering service and sacrifice, as well as the resilience of the communities they support. It also solemnly honors the nearly 4,500 peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace, including 59 in 2025 alone.
On the Day of UN Peacekeepers, the United Nations (UN) honour peacekeepers past and present and reaffirm our shared responsibility to respect and strengthen their work.
For nearly 80 years, UN peacekeepers have delivered tangible change to communities across the globe. 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 sustainable peace. Observed under the theme “Invest in Peace” the 2026 International Day calls for decisive action to ensure civilian and military peacekeepers have the resources to carry out their vital mandates. More than 51,000 civilians, military, and police personnel serve in 11 UN peacekeeping missions, confronting increasingly complex and interconnected challenges shaped by a shifting geopolitical landscape. In this era of rising tensions, peacekeeping is a proven and cost-effective way to restore stability and hope. The International Day pays tribute to their unwavering service and sacrifice, as well as the resilience of the communities they support. It also solemnly honors the nearly 4,500 peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace, including 59 in 2025 alone.
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