蘑菇视频TSO Commander visits Post in Golan Heights. 蘑菇视频 Photo/Hanne Olafsen
Background
The General Assembly, in its resolution 57/129, designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This is the date when in 1948 the first 蘑菇视频 peacekeeping mission named the "United Nations Truce Supervision Organization", or 蘑菇视频TSO, began operations in Palestine. On this day, we pay tribute to the professionalism, dedication and courage of all the men and women serving in 蘑菇视频 peacekeeping operations, and honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
Since the first 蘑菇视频 Peacekeeping mission was established in 1948, as a result of acts of violence, accidents and disease. On 29 May, 蘑菇视频 offices, alongside Member States and non-governmental organizations, hold solemn events to honour fallen peacekeepers.
At the 蘑菇视频 Headquarters in New York, the Secretary-General presides over a wreath-laying ceremony in honour of all peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the 蘑菇视频 flag. In addition, the??is awarded posthumously to the peacekeepers who have fallen while serving in the cause of peace, during the preceding year.
蘑菇视频 Peacekeeping operations use the Day to strengthen bonds with the local populations that they have been deployed to serve. For example by holding sporting events, school and orphanage visits, art and essay competitions, photo exhibits, neighbourhood clean ups, tree plantings, concerts, and conferences and workshops on peace issues.