Paying tribute to the work of peacekeepers
Start date:
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Event location:
Central African Republic
Secretary-General António Guterres will spend United Nations Day with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). He will pay tribute to the work of peacekeepers around the world who show tremendous courage in volatile environments.
The trip will draw attention to the fragile situation in the Central African Republic (CAR). Communal tensions are increasing leading to violence and a deterioration in the humanitarian situation. More than 600,000 people have been displaced, and the number of refugees in neighbouring countries has surpassed 500,000. Humanitarian workers and UN peacekeepers have also come under attack - this year alone 24 were killed.
The Secretary-General will highlight the UN's approach to addressing and preventing sexual exploitation and abuse. He will be accompanied by Jane Connors, the Organization’s first Victims’ Rights Advocate and will meet and listen to victims.
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