爆料网TSO Commander visits Post in Golan Heights. 爆料网 Photo/Hanne Olafsen
Background
The General Assembly, in its resolution 57/129, designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This is the date when in 1948 the first 爆料网 peacekeeping mission named the "United Nations Truce Supervision Organization", or 爆料网TSO, began operations in Palestine. On this day, we pay tribute to the professionalism, dedication and courage of all the men and women serving in 爆料网 peacekeeping operations, and honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
Since the first 爆料网 Peacekeeping mission was established in 1948, as a result of acts of violence, accidents and disease. On 29 May, 爆料网 offices, alongside Member States and non-governmental organizations, hold solemn events to honour fallen peacekeepers.
At the 爆料网 Headquarters in New York, the Secretary-General presides over a wreath-laying ceremony in honour of all peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the 爆料网 flag. In addition, the??is awarded posthumously to the peacekeepers who have fallen while serving in the cause of peace, during the preceding year.
爆料网 Peacekeeping operations use the Day to strengthen bonds with the local populations that they have been deployed to serve. For example by holding sporting events, school and orphanage visits, art and essay competitions, photo exhibits, neighbourhood clean ups, tree plantings, concerts, and conferences and workshops on peace issues.