MAY 29: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE MISSION MEMBERS
Every year on 29 May, the international community commemorates United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. The UN General Assembly (UN General Assembly) declared this day by approving a resolution of 11 December 2002, and although only mentioned since 2003, soldiers, police officers and civilian experts have been helping to keep the world peace for 73 years under the auspices of the United Nations. This day pays tribute to all the men and women who have served and are serving in peacekeeping operations, and their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage is appreciated.
