At United Nations event, speaker urges investment in peace and honors fallen peacekeepers An unidentified speaker at a United Nations–referenced event said 2025 was "a challenging year for peace," praised peacekeepers for protecting civilians and delivering aid "at a very high cost," honored those killed this year, and urged investment in peace in 2026.

2025 has posed significant challenges for peace, but as we honor our fallen peacekeepers, the call to invest in a brighter future for 2026 has never been more urgent.

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Network links women peacekeepers across missions, boosting peer support and input into UN policy Participants described a United Nations-affiliated network that connects uniformed women across military, police, justice and corrections components to share experiences, run mostly online programs, surface gaps in deployment support, and strengthen collective influence on peacekeeping policy.

A groundbreaking network is empowering female peacekeepers by enhancing peer support, sharing vital insights, and amplifying their voices in shaping UN policies.

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UN Department of Peace Operations launches Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers New network connects women peacekeepers to enhance deployment experiences and address unique barriers.

The launch of the Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers marks a pivotal step in empowering women and transforming the future of peacekeeping missions worldwide.

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UN prepares for potential peacekeeping operations in Ukraine and Gaza UN emphasizes readiness for new peacekeeping operations in response to member states' needs.

The UN is gearing up for new peacekeeping missions in Ukraine and Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for global readiness in the face of rising conflicts.

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Secretary General honors fallen UN peacekeepers during International Day of Peacekeepers ceremony Secretary General lays wreath and presents awards to peacekeepers in United Nations ceremony.

Tomorrow, the UN honors the brave peacekeepers who sacrificed their lives, while pushing for urgent action towards global peace.

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Husband expresses love and gratitude to family on Valentine's Day Husband thanks wife and children for their support and love from afar.

Peacekeepers share heartfelt Valentine's Day messages, reminding us of the power of love and family support during challenging times away from home.

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