The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in collaboration with the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (TPDF) cordially invites the media to the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the commemoration of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, to be held at Mnazi Mmoja Heroes Grounds, on Tuesday, 29 May, 2012, at 0900am.
The Guest of honor at the ceremony will be the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim. The theme chosen for this year's commemoration is ‘Peacekeeping as a Global Partnership’. 
The objective is to highlight the global partnership at the heart of UN Peacekeeping -- between the Security Council, Member States including their contributions of troops, police and funds, the host countries, and the UN Secretariat including peacekeeping staff as well as partnership with regional and international organizations, such as the African Union.
The programme of the day will include a guard of honor, presentation of messages from the Government and the UN Secretary-General, wreath laying session and performances.
The annual observance of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was established by General Assembly Resolution 57/129 in 2002. The Day is marked on 29 May each year to pay tribute to “all men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations Peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage, and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace”.
EVENT: WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UN PEACEKEEPERS
DATE: 29 MAY, 2012
TIME: 09: 00 AM

VENUE: MNAZI MMOJA HEROES GROUNDS
Issued by;
Stella Vuzo
Information Officer
UNIC