International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026: Invest in peace

UN Peacekeeping is one of the international community’s most effective tools to respond to conflict. But it is facing significant reductions in political support and resources.

Today, more than 50,000 civilians, military, and police personnel serve in 11 UN peacekeeping missions, confronting increasingly complex and interconnected challenges shaped by a shifting geopolitical landscape. Despite the challenges, peacekeepers remain steadfast in their pursuit of peace.

Observed under the theme “Invest In Peace”, this year’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers - celebrated annually on May 29 - highlights the invaluable contributions of peacekeepers around the globe.

Now is the time to invest in peace, not war.