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 proudly celebrates Inspector Stephanie Königs (🇩🇪), 2025 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year. Her leadership and commitment to protecting civilians exemplify the transformative impact of women in peacekeeping. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! #WPS
UN 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.
Today 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 the best of humanity – people prepared to risk everything to keep others safe.
Today 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
"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:
https://t.co/txZxsvTTdD
.@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
Congratulations 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
Today, @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
.@UNPOL Adviser and OiC of the Office for Mine Action and Police Faisal Shahkar was pleased to personally congratulate Major Abhilasha Barak (🇮🇳), the 2025 Military Gender Advocate of the Year, for her distinguished service with @UNIFIL_#PKDay#WPS
On 29 May, #PKDay honored UN peacekeepers past & present serving the cause of peace.
Today, @UN Chief @antonioguterres will preside over a wreath-laying & awards ceremony at UNHQ.
❗Watch live at 10 AM EST: https://t.co/ehnnVVluYk
📸 @UNIFIL_@MONUSCO@UN_CYPRUS@unmissmedia
.@UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar thanked Mr. Ngoc Hai Nguyen (🇻🇳) upon the completion of his tour of duty with the #UN Police Division, where he served with distinction in the Front Office and as a Transnational Organized Crime Expert. We wish him well in his next post back home!
.@UNPOL Adviser and OiC Office of Mine Action and Police Faisal Shahkar was pleased to congratulate Inspector Stephanie Königs (🇩🇪), who has been selected as the 2025 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year for her outstanding work with the @unmissmedia police component.
The PolAd, OIC ASG OMAP, attended a T/PCC briefing on the Ebola situation in DRC, chaired by USG Lacroix. The meeting highlighted @WHO-led efforts to provide updates & preventive guidance, while MONUSCO continues supporting humanitarian operations and air response.
.@UNPOL officers serving with @MisionONUCol accompanied @PoliciaNarino in #Tumaco, supporting training on peaceful coexistence, cybersecurity, and prevention of gender-based violence at ETCR La Variante.
Today, on #UNPeacekeepersDay, we honor the dedication and courage of United Nations Police officers serving worldwide. Through partnership, professionalism and service, #UNPOL helps protect civilians, strengthen the rule of law, and support sustainable peace and development.
.@unmissmedia peacekeepers are giving more than service: they are giving life. By donating blood, @UNPOL support local health services and help protect and prolong lives across South Sudan in a powerful act of solidarity and humanity.
Read more: https://t.co/aFoThobHPa
In Langfang, Head of @UNPOL, Comm’r Faisal Shahkar engaged with the People’s Police University, meeting with leadership and delivering a lecture to postgraduate Peacekeeping Studies students on mandates, priorities, and the evolving role of @UNPOL in @UNPeacekeeping operations
While in 🇨🇳, Head of United Nations Police, Comm’r Faisal Shahkar visited the Standby Peacekeeping Police Force and attended a Tactical Practice Exercise, where he witnessed advanced capacity-building and training of the standby Formed Police Unit at rapid deployment level #PCRS
In Beijing, Head of United Nations Police, Comm’r Faisal Shahkar met with Mr. LING Zhifeng, Vice Minister of Public Security of 🇨🇳 to discuss ongoing contributions to @UNpeacekeeping and ways to enhance cooperation between 🇨🇳 and @UNPOL in support of global peace and security