International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members

International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members

This day marks the anniversary of the abduction by armed gunmen in 1985 of Alec Collett, a former journalist with UNRWA. The observance seeks to mobilize action, demand justice and strengthen the protection of UN staff and peacekeepers, as well as the non-governmental community and the press.

International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members 2025 – March 25

The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed worldwide every year on March 25 to honor those who face detention, abduction, or violence while serving in global peace and humanitarian missions. This day serves to mobilize action, demand justice, and reinforce our commitment to protecting UN staff and […] The post International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Member…

This March 25, the UN marks the International Day of Solidarity with Detained or Missing Officials. Many of the organization's workers face risks of kidnapping, violence, harassment, detention, and other threats. In 2024 alone, 101 employees were arrested or detained, and of this total, 52 remain in custody in various parts of the world. Risks to build [...]