United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the year award to India’s major Suman Gawani

On the eve of International Day of UN Peacekeepers that is being marked on May 29, Indian major Suman Gawani and Brazilian Naval Officer Carla Monteiro de Castro Araujo are to be presented with the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the year 2019 award. Highlights For the first time, the award is being shared ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • South Sudan • UN Peacekeeping • UN Peacekeeping Operations • UN’s Highest Peacekeeping Award • United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMISS).

May 29: International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Every year, the United Nations celebrates International Day of UN Peacekeepers on May 29. This year the day is being celebrated under the theme Theme: Women in Peacekeeping: A key to Peace Highlights The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is celebrated to honour more than 3,900 peacekeepers that lost their lives serving under the United ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: COVID-19 • International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • UN Peace Keeping Mission • United Nations Security Council • Women Empowerment • World War I

29 MAY: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observed

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on May 29 2019. The theme for this year is ‘Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace’. About International Day of UN Peacekeepers Background: It was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution 57/129 in December 2002. It was chosen to mark 20th anniversary of UN Security ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: India and UNPKF • International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • Resolution 57/129 • UN Mission in Sierra Leone • UNAMSIL • Unga • United Nation Security Council • United Nations General Assembly • UNPKF • UNSC

2019 edition of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed every year on May 29 to pay tribute to the invaluable contribution by the uniformed and civilian personnel and to honour more than 3,800 peacekeepers who have lost their lives while rendering peacekeeping services. The 2019 theme is “Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace”. This is the date ..

Topics: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • Military operations • Military operations other than war • Organizations • Peacekeeping • United Nations • United Nations Department of Peace Operations • United Nations peacekeeping • United Nations Truce Supervision Organization

2018 International Day of UN Peacekeepers

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed every year on May 29 to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage. The day also offers a chance to honor more than 3,700 peacekeepers ..

Topics: Dag Hammarskjöld Medal • Intergovernmental organizations • International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • Military operations other than war • Organizations • Peacekeeping • United Nations • United Nations peacekeeping