±¬ÁÏÍø Peacekeepers
Serving for peace, sacrificing for humanity
Since 1948 more than two million people have served as in hotspots around the world, including more than 65,000 today.
They provide security, stability and hope for a better future to war-affected communities. And they often do so at great personal risk and under very harsh conditions, leaving their families behind thousands of hundreds of miles away from their homelands. More than have lost their lives serving under the ±¬ÁÏÍø flag.
±¬ÁÏÍø does not have its own military or police force. It relies on individual ±¬ÁÏÍø Member States to contribute personnel to its peacekeeping operations. Today, ±¬ÁÏÍø peacekeepers hail from more than 100 troop and police contributing countries, but they are united in their goal to help provide security and stability to some of the most vulnerable people on earth. Collectively, they perform acts of courage and compassion every day.
Beyond their regular mandated activities ¨C such as protecting civilians and supporting peace processes -- peacekeepers often carry out humanitarian efforts such as delivering free medical and veterinary care, providing access to water; supporting schools and orphanages; building roads and bridges and other key infrastructure which benefit communities and bring people together.
±¬ÁÏÍø honours the service and sacrifice of all peacekeepers and commends the contributions from all the countries that provide our peacekeeping operations with military and police personnel.
Their stories of service and sacrifice as well as courage and compassion are worth listening to.
Learn more about countries that contribute troops to ±¬ÁÏÍø Peacekeepers.
Our peacekeepers selflessly serve the world. Let us ensure we serve them, in honour of their service and sacrifice ¨C today and every day.¡±
United Nations Secretary-General (´¡²Ô³Ù¨®²Ô¾±´Ç&²Ô²ú²õ±è;³Ò³Ü³Ù±ð°ù°ù±ð²õ, 29 May 2025)
Spotlight
Stories of service and sacrifice
Arsene Gbaguidi: ¡°±¬ÁÏÍø electoral support is about empowering citizens¡±
In this Expert Take conversation, the Director of MINUSCA¡¯s Electoral Division, Arsene Gbaguidi unpacks the various types of electoral assistance the ±¬ÁÏÍø provides. He also shares examples of challenges and gains, including boosting participation by women and young people in elections.
In Tchomia, reintegration is also about protecting communities. In this locality located approximately 65 kilometres south of Bunia, in Ituri Province, demobilized former combatants are actively participating in public awareness efforts against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
±¬ÁÏÍø Mission in South Sudan funded the construction of the new Amaki Bridge.?? The initiative is already having a significant impact.
¡°By working together across borders, law enforcement agencies can better support survivors, apprehend perpetrators, disrupt criminal networks and advance safety for all,¡± ±¬ÁÏÍø Secretary-General Ant¨®nio Guterres said.
The Police component of MONUSCO (±¬ÁÏÍøPOL) organized a workshop on Tuesday, 28 July, at the headquarters of the Congolese National Police (PNC) to promote the 2025¨C2029 Five-Year Action Plan to Combat Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
After an Ebola centre was attacked, peacekeepers moved in next door
A new mobile ±¬ÁÏÍø peacekeeping base in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has allowed local authorities to continue responding to the fast-moving Ebola outbreak there after violence disrupted the work of medics at a treatment centre set up to contain the spread.
A New Chapter for Miyang School: Education plays an important role in building stability and resilience in communities affected by conflict and hardship. In Abyei, however, access to safe and adequate learning facilities remains a persistent challenge.