“Our future depends on our collective courage to act. This new year, let’s rise together: For justice. For humanity. For peace.” As 2025 draws to a close, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reflects on a year of global challenges and shares a message of hope for the year ahead. | United Nations

2025 was a challenging year for peace. Yet, despite difficult circumstances, 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, United Nations Peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix reflects on the year and sends best wishes to peacekeepers around the world as they embark towards 2026. #ServingForPeace | UN Geneva