The growth of social media has led to an unprecedented dissemination of unreliable information that distorts facts & fuels violence against communities. United Nations Peacekeepers protect civilians by providing trainings to detect & respond to these harmful messages. #PKDay #PeaceBegins

During the 1st week the participants of UN Military Observer course have been busy rehearsing basic skills such as cross country driving, radio communication, using GPS, First-Aid and reporting before moving to field conditions.

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#Bangladesh : Human rights abusers go on United Nations missions!

Courtesy: DW Documentary

#Dhaka #BDPoliceBrutality #BDRabBrutality #Bangladesh Army #Dhaka Mafia #AwamiTerrorism

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Building lasting partnerships, inside and outside the United Nations system, is essential to respond effectively to collective challenges. Let's unite to support and enhance our collective efforts to promote peace and security worldwide. #PKDay United NationsPeacekeeping un.org/en/observances…

For 2nd Lt. Martina Sajdáková 🇸🇰, everyone can contribute to a peaceful future 'by being tolerant, kind, understanding & by doing their part, even if they consider it little or small.'

She joined UN Cyprus back in September 2023 and is now a Platoon leader. #PKDay Slovakia at the UN 🇸🇰🇪🇺🇺🇳

During her tour of UNISFA, the @UN Mission in Abyei, Acting Military Advisor for Peacekeeping Operations, Major General Cheryl Pearce, met with peacekeepers and thanked them for their commitment and service to the cause of peace. #PKDay #ServingForPeace

Officers from a Bangladeshi elite unit implicated in the torture and killing of political opponents are being sent on United Nations peacekeeping missions, a joint investigation by DW, Netra News and Süddeutsche Zeitung has revealed.

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Every hour, a person loses their life to an explosive device.

UNMAS works to protect people from landmines, including through educational outreach, while also supporting victims.

More from UN Peacekeeping during this Protection of Civilians Week: peacekeeping.un.org/en/mine-action

“Building a peaceful future requires joint efforts and cooperation on a global scale”

Lt. Col. Shanshan Liang 🇨🇳 joined #MINURSO as Team Site Commander. She is responsible for organizing patrols among other tasks. #PKDay @chinamission2un

.United Nations Peacekeeping is an effective tool to prevent conflict, reduce violence, strengthen security, and protect civilians. Peace operations support inclusive political processes, facilitate equal and meaningful participation in decision-making, peace, and security processes. #PKDay

Meet Captain Seema Priyanka Gowdar 🇮🇳, Deputy Commander of the Female Engagement Team at the peacekeeping mission UNISFA.

Here's what she has to say for this year's #PKDay 👇India at UN, NY

“We should all aim to put differences in opinions aside and work towards a positive future”

Meet LCpl. Taylor 🇬🇧, Rifleperson, working with UN Cyprus and tasked with patrolling the buffer zone and reporting information. #PKDay UK at the UN 🇬🇧🇺🇳

Ex-Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan descent previously stationed in Abyei region face danger amid Sudan's escalating conflict
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Peacekeeper of the Day: 2nd Cpl. Emilio Bonilla 🇺🇾 believes that we should all strive together to establish a world of peace through respect.

He serves with UN Disengagement Observer Force as a radio operator and communications equipment maintenance specialist. #PKDay Uruguay Mission UN

This week, 130 young leaders gathered at the 6th United Nations Youth Assembly to explore AI opportunities & challenges in advancing the #YouthPeaceSecurity agenda.

Read the SRSG & Head of United NationsMIKosovo, Caroline Ziadeh, opening remarks 👉 bit.ly/3WQgVJl

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L'utilisation accrue d'engins explosifs improvisés menace la vie des civils et du personnel d'Nations Unies (ONU). UNMAS et les opérations de paix des Nations Unies travaillent ensemble pour construire un avenir meilleur.

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Muy grata visita a ONU Argentina del General Javier Pérez Aquino, quien fue el 1er Jefe de Observadores de la Misión de la ONU en Colombia

Conversamos sobre la contribución de Argentina a @UNpeacekeeping y el importante trabajo de CAECOPAZ, que apoyamos desde nuestros equipos.
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When an ambush hit a United Nations vehicle transporting injured civilians in #Abyei , Major Furqan Niazi and peacekeepers serving with United NationsISFA_1 had to save lives under fire.

Here, he retells his story of taking a bullet and losing a colleague ⬇️ Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN

Civilians are increasingly targeted in conflicts. United Nations Peacekeepers help protect them in different ways:
🔹 Physical protection
🔹 Dialogue and engagement
🔹 Creating a protective environment

More on our work 👉 bit.ly/PKwork

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