United Nations Peacekeepers Day

United Nations Peacekeepers Day

Question: What is the theme of UN Peacekeepers Day 2017?
(a) Investing in Peace around the world
(b) Honoring our Heroes
(c) Zero Conflict around the world
(d) Humanitarian Aid and Assistance
Ans: (a)
Relalted Fact :

  • International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on May 29th.
  • The theme for UN Peacekeepers day 2017 is “Investing in Peace around the world.”
  • UN Peacekeepers day was established to honour the memory of the UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace and pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage.
  • It is notable that since the first UN peacekeeping mission was established in 1948 until April 2016, 3,400 military, police and civilian personnel have lost their lives in the service of peace as a result of acts of violence, accidents and disease.
  • UN Peacekeeping is guided by three basic principles:
  • Consent of the parties;
  • Impartiality;
  • Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate.

Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/