Pakistan is one of the largest troop contributors to Peacekeeping constituting over 9% of the UN's total deployment. Here, Major Fozia Perveen from #Pakistan is pictured on a routine patrol in the Buffer Zone.
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While in Pakistan, Secretary-General paid tribute to the first-ever all-women engagement team deployed to . #A4P #WPSin2020 #IWD2020 #InternationalWomensDay
A Brazilian peacekeeper serving in the Central African Rep. has been selected to receive the 2018 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award!
LtCdr Braga will receive the award during the 2019 #PKministerial, this Friday at UN HQ in #NYC. #WPS Read: medium.com/unpeacekeeping
In 2017, peacekeeping suffered over 100 fatalities, 62 of which were due to violent acts, making this one of the deadliest years for our peacekeepers in history. Today, we join the whole UN family in honoring the memory of those who died in the service of peace.
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More women in peacekeeping means more effective peacekeeping. We work to empower women to participate in peace processes & advocate for their inclusion in political & electoral systems. bit.ly/2zcNBCX
Peacekeeper of the Day:
"My duty was ending on 6 April, but I'm unable to go home due to #COVID19. My 2-yr-old is asking, 'Mama, when will you be back?' I'm worried, but my passion for work has increased manifolds. Together we can slow the spread." #PKDay #womeninpeacekeeping
Women peacekeepers act as role models, inspiring women & girls in often male-dominated societies. The deploys #women all over the world. #TimeIsNow #HearMeToo #A4P
Today, we honour more than one million men & women who have served as peacekeepers since 1948. We also mark the 20th anniversary since the Security Council 1st mandated a peacekeeping mission to protect civilians. #ProtectingPeace #PKDay #POC20
" missions often represent the last & only hope for millions of people facing daily threats to their safety & basic rights. ... it is in the hands of the gov'ts you represent to enable peacekeeping to live up to its ideals & needs of our time."
—Angelina Jolie #PKMinisterial
Women & girls all over the world face sexist and discouraging comments every day.
These #womeninpeacekeeping didn't listen -- watch them respond to their naysayers who didn't think they'd come this far. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021
#PK70 We celebrate 70th anniversary of UN peacekeeping on 29 May! Since 1948, 1+ million men & women have served under the blue flag in 71 missions. 100,000+ military, police & civilians from 125 countries currently serve in 14 peacekeeping operations. peacekeeping.un.org/en/un-peacekee
Happy Holidays from #UNPeacekeeping!
A special thought to our peacekeepers around the world who are spending this day in the field at the service of peace, we are grateful for your bravery and dedicated service.
Learn about #UNPeacekeeping 2017: bit.ly/2oWOwTR
This Valentine’s Day, our peacekeepers are sending messages to loved ones they haven't seen in months, or even years at a time. Helping to create sustainable peace, they operate in remote areas far from home, distance now compounded by the #COVID19 pandemic. #ValentinesDay
Did you know? On this day 11 yrs ago the 1st all-female Formed Police Unit (FPU) in history of peacekeeping were deployed to . The 103 policewomen provided guard duty, public order management & conducted night patrols in Monrovia: bit.ly/2Gt50Yq
Lasting peace & security can only be achieved if all members of society have a seat at the decision-making tables - both as protectors & guardians of peace.
We are stronger together. #PKDay #WomenPeaceSecurity #PeoplePeaceProgress
Secretary-General is calling for a global ceasefire in the wake of #COVID19 to "end the sickness of war and fight the disease that is ravaging our world." #Coronavirus #SilencingtheGuns
We are celebrating the contributions of all young peacekeepers dedicated to promoting durable peace. Amid this time of global uncertainty, they have continued to protect the most vulnerable and provided support to countries. 👏👏 #PKDay #YouthPeaceSecurity
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Some peacekeepers have four legs. 🐕
Queery, a 4-year old #Labrador, serves as an explosive detection #dog at the air terminal in #Juba, #SouthSudan. #GlobalGoals
#Canada PM & #UNPeacekeeping Chief award Maj. Seitebatso Pearl Block of #SouthAfrica with Military Gender Advocate of the Year: bit.ly/2hDTNg2 #PeaceConf17
In the Central African Rep.🇨🇫, peacekeepers continue to provide essential support to internally displaced people.
Here, a peacekeeper from the Pakistani Female Engagement Team 🇵🇰 provides medical care to a woman from the camp in Kaga Bandoro. #WPSin2020 #A4P
Have you ever wondered how important are women to the success of peacekeeping missions across the field? Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for UN Peacekeeping, answers this question in this new article:
Happy Holidays to all Blue Helmets around the world!
Despite the icy weather, security patrols continue: Indian peacekeepers on a patrol near Shab’a, #Lebanon.
Learn about #UNPeacekeeping 2017: bit.ly/2oWOwTR
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We pay tribute to 4 peacekeepers & a member of Malian Army killed today in two attacks in Mali, in Ménaka & Mopti regions. 21 others were injured in the attacks. Our condolences to people & Govt. of #Niger, #BurkinaFaso & #Mali & families of deceased.
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Today is the International Day to End Violence against Women!
Let's begin the #16days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by:
🧡 Believing women
🧡 Calling out perpetrators
🧡 #stoprapeinwar
#orangetheworld
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Happy #PKDay! We celebrate the important role that #womeninpeacekeeping play in achieving lasting peace around the world. Are you with us? 🌎🕊️ #WPSin2020
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25 Nov is the Int'l Day to End Violence against Women, which kicks off the #16days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
🧡 Believe women
🧡 Call out perpetrators
🧡 #stoprapenow
Perpetrators have to be brought to justice. ⚖️ #orangetheworld
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Women are on the front lines of our #COVID19 response.
On the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we’re spotlighting 12 #womeninpeacekeeping who, in all their diversity, make invaluable contributions all across the world. #PKDay
Thanks to all women deployed in our #peacekeeping missions around the world for making a difference. #IWD2016
Tim Hetherington & Chris Hondros, two of the bravest photojournalists of our time, lost their lives while inspiring the world to action. The stands with journalists. They remind us to look, even when it is easier to look away. #ProtectJournalists peacekeeping.un.org/en/exhibition-
October marks the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security - a milestone in recognizing women's unique role in international peace and security.
Learn more 👉👉 ow.ly/ESRG50BG85G
#WPSin2020 #UNSCR1325
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The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is on 29 May. RT & show your support to our peacekeepers #PKDay
Happy International Women's Day! 👩🏽🧕🏼 #IWD2022
This year's theme is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.🌎
Women & girls are powerful change-makers for climate adaptation & mitigation.
Follow us today as we highlight #womeninpeacekeeping taking #ClimateAction.
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Women make up only 8% of negotiators in peace processes.
20 years later, this is a crisis. We are asking everyone who has a say -leaders of peacekeeping missions & governments- to insist on women’s participation in peace processes. - @phumzileunwomen #WPSin2020 #UNGA
It's #InternationalWomensDay!
Show your support by advocating for women's full and equal participation in all aspects of life, including leadership, politics and peace processes. #WPSin2020 #IWD2020
The Interim Force in Lebanon () conducted its first all-female foot patrol in 2017, with ten female peacekeepers from six troop contributing countries patrolling the streets of Rumaysh,
#Lebanon. #TimeIsNow
. Secretary-General appoints Ms. Leila Zerrougui of Algeria as his Special Representative and Head of : bit.ly/2zDI983 #DRC
Peacekeeper of the Day: Agathe Mutamba of Rwanda 🇷🇼 is a medical staff with , South Sudan. “Our peacekeepers are serving in harsh conditions and we're doing everything we can to make sure they remain healthy and #Coronavirus-free.” #COVID19 #PKDay #womeninpeacekeeping
"Think we're followers? Watch us lead."
In honour of #InternationalWomensDay, here’s how women working in missions are busting the stereotypes. #IWD2021 #womeninpeacekeeping
. Peacekeepers come from different countries, cultures & backgrounds -- but share a common purpose to protect the most vulnerable. peacekeeping.un.org/service #ServingForPeace
At #PeaceConf17 in #Vancouver, Special Envoy Angelina Jolie delivered a powerful speech advocating for the right of women and girls to live a life free of sexual violence.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
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Join us in celebrating the enormous efforts made by women all over the world, on the frontlines of the #COVID19 pandemic and in shaping an equal future for all. #IWD2021
Our peacekeepers in #Lebanon perform a wide range of tasks to help the population. Over past 6 weeks, our peacekeepers from #France🇫🇷 & #Finland🇫🇮 provided medical support to 600 children in south #Lebanon🇱🇧: bit.ly/2BMCbCz
"UN missions often represent the last and only hope for millions of people facing daily threats to their safety and their basic rights." — Special Envoy Angelina Jolie at Friday's #PKministerial HQ
According to studies, “when #women are included in #peace processes, there is a 20% increase in the probability of an agreement lasting at least 2 years, & a 35% increase in the probability of an agreement lasting at least 15 yrs” (Stone, 2015) #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS #UNSCR1325
For as many languages that are spoken around the globe🌎, there are just as many ways to convey the idea of peace. On this #MotherLanguageDay, let us celebrate our cultural diversity, as well as common humanity. 🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏻
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Nearly everywhere there is conflict, kids run the risk of being exploited & harmed, acts which have been identified as 6 grave violations. In 2020, our missions will continue to strengthen capacities to prevent violence against children. #YearInReview
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UN Peacekeepers from #India leave their families behind and travel to some of the most hostile environments on the planet to help others by serving in peacekeeping operations around the world. peacekeeping.un.org/service #ServingForPeace
In 2007, deployed its 1st all-women contingent of peacekeepers in Liberia, with 103 Indian 🇮🇳 policewomen.
Jill McGivering of speaks w/ Seema Dhundia of India's Central Reserve Police Force, who led the unit. Listen 👉🏾ow.ly/z0fP50I5k9O #WomensHistoryMonth
. #peacekeeper Captain Mbaye Diagne from #Senegal🇸🇳 died in #Rwanda🇷🇼 in 1994 after saving hundreds of #Rwandans from the #genocide. His widow and children recount his story: bit.ly/1YJMvBl
And the Female Police Peacekeeper of the Year Award goes to... 👩✈️🏆
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... Major Seynabou Diouf of the Senegal National Police 🇸🇳, currently serving with !
The award was presented by Head of Peacekeeping .
#UNPoliceWeek #A4P
In 2007, India 🇮🇳 was the first country to deploy an all-women contingent 👩 to a UN peacekeeping mission.
The Indian Formed Police Unit serving UNMIL provided 24-hour guard duty & support training for the police in Liberia. #WomensHistoryMonth
Happy #WorldChildrensDay from us to the world's children!
Let’s celebrate the universal right of every child to go to school, raise their voice and share their talents with the world.
India 🇮🇳 has a long tradition of women in peacekeeping missions.
In 1960, women 👩 serving in the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services were interviewed by UN Radio before being deployed to the Republic of the Congo. #WomensHistoryMonth
From protecting civilians, disarming ex-combatants & helping countries transition from conflict to peace, men & women from #India🇮🇳 have served the cause of peace from the earliest years of peacekeeping & continue to do so every day. news.un.org/en/story/2018/ #ServingforPeace
#ServingForPeace🇺🇳 #Rwanda🇷🇼 is the 4th largest contributor of uniformed personnel to #peacekeeping. Nearly 6,550 Rwandan men & women serve w/ #UN operations, the majority of them in #SouthSudan, the #Darfur, #Sudan & the #CAR. We thank them for their service & sacrifice.
Since 1948, UN peacekeepers monitor ceasefires, mediate conflict, conduct patrols, investigate violence & engage in dialogue — contributing greatly to the protection of civilians.
Yet personnel are increasingly targeted by armed groups.
Peacekeepers are #NotATarget
#UNGA We are pleased to announce that 145 Member States have now endorsed the #A4P Declaration of Shared Commitments on along with support from 4 international & regional organizations #PK70
See the full list & read more on #A4P: peacekeeping.un.org/en/action-for-
Today is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers!
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1 million+ women & men have served as peacekeepers around the 🌍. But they are not alone in their endeavour.
Peace can only be won through meaningful partnerships. #PKDay #PeoplePeaceProgress
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We're celebrating #PKDay on 29 May by highlighting women peacekeepers’ essential contributions to lasting peace!
Learn more about #womeninpeacekeeping ⬇️ #WPSin2020
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The all-female Ghanaian battalion at celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first 12 women integrated into the Rep. of #Ghana’s military. Female peacekeepers cont. to make a positive impact to our operations & inspire other women to join their ranks to #WorkForPeace #A4P
19 June is Int'l Day to #EndRapeInWar. ✊
We're calling on those leading the #COVID19 response to:
👉 protect those who are disproportionately impacted by conflict-related sexual violence
👉 support survivors
👉 ensure women's full & equal participation
#WPSin2020 #endCRSV
Thank you for the amazing #InTheirHands exhibition in #NYC! The inspiring stories of women peace activists seen through the lens of women photographers, now also available online! 🌍 Discover them here bit.ly/38L8Dsb #WomenPeacePower #WomenPeaceSecurity
Women are playing a disproportionate role in responding to #COVID19, including as front-line healthcare workers, carers at home and community leaders & mobilizers. #Coronavirus #WPSin2020
Some peacekeepers have 4 legs. This Explosive detection #dog indicates that he has detected the scent of explosives during a training exercise. UN peacekeepers are often the target the attacks by armed groups. Bomb-detection saves lives. #GlobalGoals #MineAction
Youth are drivers for sustainable peace & security. 🕊
Leading up to Peacekeepers’ Day, we will be listening, showcasing & promoting youth around the 🌍 & across our missions.
Join us as we celebrate their crucial role! 👏
ℹ️ ow.ly/osBh50ECi3s #YouthPeaceSecurity #PKDay
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For 75 years, Peacekeepers have supported people affected by conflict and helped communities back on the path to peace.
Today, on Peacekeepers' Day, we honor their extraordinary contributions to international peace and security.
#PeaceBegins #PK75
Every day, women & men of UN peacekeeping put their lives on the line. They protect some of the world’s most vulnerable people & help countries find a path towards peace—from South Sudan to south Lebanon, Central African Republic & beyond.
It's International Women's Day! Share with strong women you know: http://t.co/hlmm1JEkFZ #womenpeacekeeping #IWD2015
Happy #WorldWildlifeDay!
Today we celebrate wildlife in its many varied and beautiful forms. 🐘 🦁🐅🌳
In Mali, peacekeepers support security for elephant habitats🐘, so that these majestic creatures are protected from poachers and smugglers. #EndWildlifeCrime #A4P
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Here are the 154 Member States & 4 organizations who have endorsed UN Secretary-General ' Action for Peacekeeping initiative, an agreement to ensure UN Peacekeeping is fit for the future. 3 years in, they share progress & re-affirm their support👇 #A4P
Happy birthday, Angelina Jolie! 🎂🎈
Thank you for speaking up on the importance of women's participation in political and peace processes, and for fighting against sexual violence in conflict. #WPSin2020
Today, we honour more than one million men & women who have served as peacekeepers since 1948. We also mark the 20th anniversary since the Security Council 1st mandated a peacekeeping mission to protect civilians. #ProtectingPeace #PKDay #POC20
Today honored the lives of 14 peacekeepers from #Tanzania killed on 7 Dec in #DRCongo in one of the worst attacks against #UNPeacekeeping: bit.ly/2AMRNqM
Female #British Commander of troops in #SouthSudan🇸🇸 serves as role model for young women. Some 600 #UK🇬🇧 personnel are deployed in #UNpeacekeeping, majority in & .
Thank you for your service & sacrifice: bit.ly/2shdj6M
#ServingForPeace
Happy #ValentinesDay! 💕 Our peacekeepers come from all over the 🌍 to serve & protect, and further the cause of 🕊️. They are often far away from the ones who've most contributed to their success. We gave them the opportunity to send a 📩 to loved ones. Here's what they said 👇
THANK YOU to all our staff, past & present, for your tireless commitment to peace! #UNStaffDay #working4peace
Across our missions, 🐶 are employed to assist peacekeepers in different ways. Some are trained to identify explosives in a minefield, while others help children with learning disabilities.
Thank you to all our fur friends for their work! 🐕
📸 / Martine Perret
Water is NOT to be weaponized. 🚫
Peacekeepers support water infrastructure so that communities have access to clean drinking water.
Learn about clean water points built by in South Sudan👉ow.ly/OT9a50GrrSG #A4P #ClimateAction
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Our gratitude to #Canada for hosting Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in #Vancouver, which began today. Peacekeeping is a partnership, & engagement & commitment of Member States is critical for achieving results. #PeaceConf17
🏆Brazilian Lt. Commander Marcia Andrade Braga was given the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award! Her engagement with women in the Central African Republic aims to prevent sexual violence.
More on her work w/ 📺: bit.ly/2Q4JcJE
#YearinReview #A4P
Providing security to civilians in South Sudan, particularly women and children, is an incredibly rewarding experience for Assessment Team Leader Ragini Kumari. Watch her story 👇 #WPSin2020 #womeninpeacekeeping #peaceismymission
#Women military peacekeepers are critical for our work and is doing its part to empower them bit.ly/2lyaMN8
Morocco pledged translation of peacekeeping training materials and support in areas of gender mainstreaming, healthcare, safety & security, and digital transformation. #PKMinisterial #A4P
More than one million women and men have served under the 🇺🇳 flag since 1948.
Peacekeepers share a common purpose to protect the most vulnerable and support countries transitioning from conflict to ☮️ peace.
Learn more about them. ➡️ ow.ly/x9Wc50M19cV
Today we honour the #peacekeepers who are no longer with us, but whose contribution to peace lives on. #PKDay
A top contributor to our troops, 🇷🇼 also provides essential training to peacekeepers including on #ProtectionOfCivilians.
👉Read more about Rwanda's commitment and support here: peacekeeping.un.org/en/people-peac
Sexual exploitation & abuse is unacceptable: it undermines the crucial trust between our personnel and the people we serve. Our partnership with Member States is bearing fruit to ensure accountability, justice & assistance for victims. #HonouringOurValues
#WomenInPeacekeeping bring diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences to the table.
Their work not only promotes #genderequality but also strengthens the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions. 🕊️ #A4P
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#Peace does not exist where #HumanRights are not respected. Read how we #Standup4HumanRights: bit.ly/2gJm66Y
Congratulations to Major Seynabou Diouf of Senegal 🇸🇳, who will receive the Female Police Peacekeeper of the Year award on 5 Nov!
It honours her work in as part of preventing sexual exploitation & abuse. #UNPoliceWeek
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Today is #WorldChildrensDay!
All children deserve to grow up in safety and security, and fulfill their right to education and a bright future.
Our peacekeepers work to ensure the rights, protection and well-being of children affected by armed conflict worldwide.
