For lasting peace
- POSTED ON: 29 May, 2020
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- POSTED BY: Bhavya Venkatesh
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The United Nations (UN) constantly works towards maintaining international peace and security. Many countries in the world are torn by conflict, and the UN Peacekeeping helps them create conditions for lasting peace. This involves a lot of effort from the military, the police and civilians.
May 29 is observed as International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to commemorate and commend the professionalism, dedication and courage of these people.
The theme of this year’s celebration is “Women in Peacekeeping – A Key to Peace”. By doing this, the UN is throwing the spotlight on the invaluable contribution of women around the world involved in peacekeeping operations, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.