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International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers | |
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Observed by | United Nations personnel and internationally |
Significance | Commemorates sacrifice made by UN personnel on peacekeeping missions. |
Celebrations | Presentation of Dag Hammarskjöld Medal |
Date | May 29 |
Next time | 29 May 2025 |
Frequency | annual |
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, May 29, is "an international day to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and courage and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace."[1]