Awareness Safety
International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
On 25 March the UN stands with detained and missing UN staff, peacekeepers, aid workers and journalists, and calls for their protection.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
The United Nations marks the day on the anniversary of the 1985 abduction of Alec Collett, a former journalist working for UNRWA. It presses for justice and better protection as attacks on UN personnel increase.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 25 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 25 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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