Observed every year on 29 May, the International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours all uniformed and civilian individuals who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations around the world for their valuable contributions to peace. This year’s celebration also marks the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping. The 2023 theme, “Peace begins with me”, calls on each of us to join the global movement for peace, while recognizing the service and sacrifice of peacekeepers past and present, including the over 4200 peacekeepers who have given their lives under the UN flag. On International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we highlight the voices and celebrate the contributions of women peacekeepers from across Europe and Central Asia.
