Today, as the world faces the largest number of conflicts since World War II, @UNPeacekeeping is calling for collective action towards sustainable peace. The “Peace Begins With Me” poem is a creative collaboration between Congolese peacekeeper and musician Pacifique Akilimali and Nigerian peace advocate and poet Maryam Bukar Hassan. This video is narrated by peacekeepers, community members and influencers giving voice to a shared vision for peace. The participants hail from some of the 12 countries where peacekeeping missions operate, nations that contribute troops to peace operations, or contribute financial support. Original score by: Alena Kutumian Participants -------------------- Malini Agarwal | Founder of MissMalini Entertainment, TV Host & Author Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@missmalinivideos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maliniagarwal/ Nancy Ajram | Singer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nancyajram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyajram/ Pacifique Akilimali | Peacekeeper, Musician and Peace Activist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pacmesrimes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pac_mesrimes/ Frieha Altaf | Event Planner, Actor and Activist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friehaaltaf/ Michael Douglas | Actor, Producer and UN Messenger of Peace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkirkdouglas/ Tyler Knott Gregson | Creator, Photographer, Poet Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChasersoftheLight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerknott/ Maryam Bukar Hassan | Poet and Peace Advocate: @alhanislam Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alhanislam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alhanislam Sheena Melwani | Singer, Songwriter and Content Creator Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheenaMelwani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheenamelwani/ Maboto Motivated | Musician and Singer: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ss5IQ1YhSsxbTyBbna17Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maboto_motivated211/ About the campaign: The Peace Begins With Me campaign celebrates the millions of people, peacekeepers and community members who strive towards peace together, and showcases the impact of all those who strive against all odds to build a better future. Their stories inspire us all to take action in the knowledge that “peace begins with me”. Join the campaign: https://bit.ly/3J9uT2k About peacekeeping: For 75 years, UN peacekeeping has made a tangible difference in the lives of millions of people caught up in catastrophic conflict. Peacekeepers are ordinary people, working in dangerous and strenuous conditions to achieve extraordinary outcomes. They help prevent conflict, protect civilians, advance political solutions, and support democratic processes. Despite the challenges, peacekeepers persevere, alongside many partners, in the collective pursuit of peace. Find out more: http://bit.ly/44SuBnA Follow @UNPeacekeeping: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpeacekeeping/ Twitter X: https://twitter.com/UNPeacekeeping TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unpeacekeeping Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unpeacekeeping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unpeacekeeping #PeaceBegins #PeaceDay #PK75 #UNPeacekeeping