PURPOSE: The International Day of Solidarity with detained and missing staff Members is commemorated every year on March 25th to mobilize action, demand justice and strengthen our intention to protect UN staff and peacekeepers, as well as our colleagues in the non-governmental community and the press.
FORUM: “The safety of everyone who works with the United Nations is our top priority.” International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members 2024. During this day, we invite you to draw attention to the risks faced by United Nations staff and peacekeepers and their colleagues in the non-governmental community and the press. Join the conversation by following the hashtags #25march; #UNStaffDay.
EVENTS: On March 25th, a webinar to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members 2024 will be held at UNHQ. On this International Day, let us stand in solidarity with all detained colleagues and pledge to protect all United Nations personnel as they work to advance peace and human rights, protect the planet and build a better future for all. The observance is organized by the Committee on the Security and Independence of the International Civil Service and the United Nations Staff Union.
STATEMENTS: “Today is a solemn reminder of the grave risks facing our staff members as they carry out their vital work under the United Nations flag.” Read the full Statement from the UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members 2024; March 25th.
PODCASTS: Serving the cause of peace in a violent world is a dangerous occupation. Since the founding of the United Nations, more than 3,500 brave men and women have lost their lives in its service. Natural disasters also claim the lives of those serving the UN. Here we remember those often forgotten – the fallen. Listen to the audio-podcasts!
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: Ensure the safety of the United Nations Personnel. Get the communication materials!
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The United Nations have fully implemented the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, as well as the 2005 Optional Protocol to the Convention, which extends protection to personnel delivering humanitarian, political or development assistance. We celebrate the day to honor the courage and dedication of U.N. Staff members and medical and humanitarian workers everywhere.
Protect the Relief workers, the peacekeepers and the U.N. Staff members.
Focus attention on the dangers faced by U.N. personnel and partners as they carry out the vital work of the United Nations.
Pledge to protect and support humanitarian workers as they help build a more peaceful, humane world for us all.
Remember the fallen.
The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is organized by United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Security council, the UN Member States, the UN Specialized agency of the United Nations, the United Nations Peacekeeping, the UN Refugee Agency, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Committee on the Security and Independence of the International Civil Service and the United Nations Staff Union.