"COMMEMORATION"

At the 47th session of the Human Rights Council, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, expressed concern about an “accelerated deterioration in the human rights situation” in Nicaragua and said, “this makes it less possible for Nicaraguans to fully exercise their political rights in the 7 November elections." UNTV CH

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba said the COVID-19 pandemic and related response “has had startling consequences on children, including a spike in conflict-related sexual violence incidents, and yet survivors have been left out of response efforts.” UNIFEED

General Assembly adopts resolution recognizing right of return for Georgia’s displaced persons, refugees, deferring action on Security Council reform.

General Assembly adopts resolution recognizing right of return for Georgia’s displaced persons, refugees, deferring action on Security Council reform.

At an event in South Lebanon marking the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, the UN peacekeeping mission’s head and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col paid tribute to thousands of UN peacekeepers around the world, notably in south Lebanon, for their selfless service in pursuit of lasting peace. UNIFIL

On Friday (28 May), civilian and uniformed personnel came together to commemorate the International day of United Nations peacekeepers in a special ceremony in South Sudan's capital Juba. UNMISS

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, 29 May, offers a chance to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilian personnel’s invaluable contribution to the work of the Organization and to honour more than 4,000 peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag since 1948, including 130 last year.

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq, unanimously adopting resolution 2576 (2021). Security Council adopts 2020 annual report to General Assembly. Lack of political horizon on Palestinian, Israeli conflict ‘kills Hope’h, gives room for those not interested in peace, Special Coordinator tells Security Council.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

With a focus for this year’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers on youth, peace and security, the UN chief told a commemorative ceremony on Thursday “despite COVID-19, across all our missions, peacekeepers have not only been adapting to continue to deliver their core tasks, they are also assisting national and community efforts to fight the virus.” UNIFEED