International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2025 - UN Chief Message

Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Peacekeepers. "With unwavering courage, United Nations peacekeepers step into danger – to help protect thosewho need protection, preserve peace, and restore hope in some of the world's most challengingcontexts. Today, we honour their service.We draw inspiration from their resilience, dedication and courage.And we remember all the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice for peace.More than 4,400 peacekeepers have died in service – 57 last year alone.We will never forget them – and we will carry their work forward.The focus of this year's International Day of Peacekeepers is on "the future of peacekeeping".Today, peacekeepers face increasingly complex situations in an increasingly complex world:Growing polarization and division around the globe.