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United Nations Police Division of @UNPeacekeeping. Led by Faisal Shahkar, Officer-in-Charge of the Office for Mine Action and Police and UN Police Adviser
- .@UNPOL Deputy Police Adviser Margaret Karanja met @UN_CYPRUS Force Commander, Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam (🇧🇩) during his visit to United Nations Headquarters to discuss greater cooperation and impact between the #UN police and military deployed on the island.
- United Nations Police repostedFollowing a cattle raid in Rubkona, #SouthSudan 🇸🇸which led to multiple deaths and injuries, #UNMISS peacekeepers patrolled the area to ✅Establish a protective presence and reduce tensions ✅Strengthen community confidence in formal justice processes ✅Check on possible human
- In Bangui, @UNPOL_RCA serving in the Central African Republic partnered with national counterparts to engage youth at Boganda High School to raise awareness about preventing drug use and illicit substances, demonstrating community-oriented policing in action. #InvestInPeace
- Deputy Police Adviser Margaret Karanja met representatives of the Norwegian Police to discuss budget challenges, specialized police capacities, evolving police deployment models & priorities for the UN Chiefs of Police Summit (#UNCOPS2026) taking place 7 to 8 July in New York.
- United Nations Police repostedUN marked the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at UN Headquarters on Friday, honoring the courage, service and sacrifice of military, police and civilian personnel serving in @UNPeacekeeping around the world.00:00
- United Nations Police repostedToday I laid a wreath to commemorate the nearly 4,500 people who have lost their lives since @UNPeacekeeping began almost 80 years ago. And I was humbled to posthumously bestow the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal to 68 peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. They represent
- United Nations Police repostedToday we commemorated the International Day of @UN Peacekeepers. 🇩🇰 honors the courage, dedication & sacrifice of all who served and serve for peace, security & hope around the🌍and will continue to contribute to international peace & security🕊️#InvestInPeace#PKDay#A4P
- United Nations Police reposted"I am endlessly inspired by the women and men who wear the @UN Blue Helmet." - @antonioguterres' remarks to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award & Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremonies:👁 The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year and UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year, and Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage ceremonies - International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year and UN Military Gender Advocate of...From webtv.un.org
- .@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar commended the recipients of this year’s UN Medal for their invaluable contributions to @UNPeacekeeping in the service of communities in need around the world. #InvestInPeace
- United Nations Police repostedCongratulations to Inspector Stephanie Königs of #Germany on being named the 2025 @UN Woman Police Officer of the Year. Her leadership in South Sudan helped strengthen the protection of civilians and showcases the transformative impact of #WomenInPeacekeeping. #PKDay
- United Nations Police repostedToday, @antonioguterres recognized 2 outstanding contributions to @UN Peacekeeping. Major Abhilasha Barak of India @UNIFIL_ received the 2025 Military Gender Advocate Award. Inspector Stephanie Königs of Germany @unmissmedia received the 2025 Woman Police Officer Award. #PKDay
