On 29 May, the United Nations commemorates the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. On this day, we pay tribute to all the men The role of UN peacekeeping missions in strengthening the rule of law and supporting host-state police and security capacities also plays an important part in deterring and investigating terrorism in conflict ridden states, which often have limited capacities. U.N. Peacekeeping conduct training and mentor host-state police and other Law enforcement agencies in order to enhance their capacity in criminal intelligence and special investigations. UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations.

FORUM: Women in Peacekeeping. International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2020 .

Peacekeepers serving under the UN flag work in difficult and dangerous environments, risking their lives to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Commemoration; Wreath Laying Ceremony; Paying Tribute to the fallen.

The theme for this year’s Day is “ Women in Peacekeeping: A Key to Peace” to help mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.