Source: United Nations (video statements)
In a challenging year for peace efforts, peacekeepers continued to work tirelessly to protect civilians, monitor ceasefires, and support the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the communities they serve. As 2025 draws to a close, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix reflects on the past year and sends best wishes to peacekeepers around the world as they embark towards 2026.