The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has said that for almost 70 years, over 125,000 Canadians have served in United Nations Peacekeeping operations, protecting people affected by conflicts by monitoring ceasefires and delivering humanitarian assistance.
Trudeau disclosed this in a statement released to celebrate the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, while remembered those who lost their lives, including over 100 Canadians, or were injured in deployment.
According to him, “Today, we join the international community to honour all United Nations Peacekeepers who have served and continue to serve with courage and dedication in peacekeeping missions around the world.
"The Government of Canada has a long and proud history of supporting UN peacekeeping spanned to 70 years with more than 125,000 Canadians serving to empowering women and girls, and promoting human rights around the world, representing the country's values holds dear: peace, freedom, and compassion".
The Prime Minister stated that Canada will continues to be a leader and supporter of peacekeeping initiatives. "Through the Elsis Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, we are working alongside partners to increase the number of uniformed women in peace operations.
"To help achieve transformational change for peace operations. We are also helping to ensure that children remain children at all stages of a conflict through the Vancouver Principles, which help protect kids from becoming child soldiers", Trudeau said.
By continuing to support peacekeeping, he noted that Canada is helping to build a safer, more peaceful future for all. "On behalf of all Canadians, I thank UN peacekeepers for their bravery, sacrifice, and dedication, and for helping make the world a safer place.”
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