"Peace is not a line we cross. It is a choice we make." Ahead of this week's #PeaceDay, we join UN Global Advocate for Peace Maryam Bukar Hassan in calling on everyone, everywhere, to stand for peace. Watch and get inspired by the powerful message of hope the Nigerian artist and poet delivers in her spoken word piece 'Peace is a Verb'. "Peace is not found, it is built." #PeaceBegins with me, you, and all of us. | United Nations Peacekeeping

20K views · 671 reactions | On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping Operations. We thank them for their dedication and courage, and honour the memory of those who lost their lives in the cause of peace. #PKDay #ServingForPeace | United Nations Peacekeeping | Facebook

6.6K views · 316 reactions | "When we work together and when we assume our responsibilities, we get things done." -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the General Assembly this week. | United Nations | Facebook

15K views · 318 reactions | Get ready for the 73rd UN General Assembly Every year world leaders gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to tackle the major challenges facing humanity. The 73rd session of the UN General Assembly will open on 18 September 2018. 1 Building • 193 Member States • Countless opportunities for change | United Nations News | Facebook