Global Courant 2023-05-01 23:33:21
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United Nations Peacekeeping today launched a special photo exhibit at UN Headquarters in New York to honor the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
The exhibition is part of a year-long global campaign, themed Peace Begins with Me, that aims to demonstrate the powerful impact of UN peacekeeping and its partners on the lives of millions of people caught up in catastrophic conflicts.
Featuring a curated collection of peacekeepers in action from the very first deployment of military observers to the Middle East in 1948 through the 12 missions active today, the footage documents the complex and diverse work performed by peacekeeping personnel in some of the world’s the world’s most fragile political and security situations.
From UN protection of civilian camps that saved tens of thousands of lives in South Sudan, to elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo and critical demining efforts in Cyprus, the photos capture the vital support that military, police and civilian peacekeepers provide to communities in need.
“For 75 years, UN peacekeeping has helped end conflict, protect civilians, promote political solutions and ensure lasting peace. Peacekeepers are ordinary people who work in difficult and dangerous conditions to achieve extraordinary results for the communities they serve. The results of their efforts to help countries navigate the difficult path from war to peace can be found in countries such as Liberia, Namibia, Cambodia, Sierra Leone and East Timor,” said Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre . Lacroix.
“We are not alone in our efforts. Many partners join us in a collective effort for peace, including local communities, women and youth, civil society, humanitarian organizations, host governments, troop and police contributing countries and member states. We thank them for their support throughout the history of peacekeeping and urge them to continue that commitment as the challenges we face are greater than ever,” he added.
Since 1948, more than two million peacekeepers from 125 countries have since served in 71 operations. Today, more than 87,000 women and men work for peace in hotspots in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
More than 4,200 peacekeepers have given their lives while serving under the UN flag. This exhibition is an opportunity to remember their sacrifice, be inspired by their legacy and take action for peace.
Join the launch of the exhibition at 2pm EST on May 1 in the General Assembly Visitor Lobby at UN Headquarters; photos are on display through June 6, 2023.
The photo exhibition is also available online: https://www.un.org/en/exhibits/exhibit/75-years-un-peacekeeping
Media can download and publish photos with the correct attribution: https://trello.com/b/UvJid4kF/photo-exhibit-75-years-of-un-peacekeeping
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