Use of the citation ?Died for the United Nations? in respect to persons who, in certain circumstances, are killed in the service of the United Nations

UN General Assembly, Use of the citation ?Died for the United Nations? in respect to persons who, in certain circumstances, are killed in the service of the United Nations, A/RES/699, UN General Assembly, 5 December 1952, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/unga/1952/en/7594 [accessed 16 September 2024]
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VII. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO A COMMITTEE
699. Use of the citation "Died for the United Nations" in respect to persons who, in certain circumstances, are killed in the service of the United Nations

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 92 (I) of 7 December 1946 regarding the official seal and emblem of the United Nations, 167 (II) of 20 October 1947 regarding the United Nations flag, and 483 (V) of 12 December 1950 providing for a United Nations distinguishing ribbon or other insignia for personnel having participated in Korea in the defence of peace and of the Principles of the Charter, Considering that, together with those killed in ensuring that defence under the United Nations Command, others have met or may meet their death in the service of the United Nations in connexion with actions for the suppression of aggression, or missions the aim of which is the cessation of hostilities, or efforts to prevent a dispute or a situation from deteriorating into hostilities, Considering that it is proper to recognize the sacrifice of each and every person in the international cause by rendering to their memory such tribute as will keep alive the remembrance of that sacrifice,

1. Declares to have "Died for the United Nations" all those who are killed in the course of an action or a mission on behalf of the Organization in connexion with the maintenance of international peace and security, the prevention or ending of hostilities, or the suppression of aggression;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to indicate in each case the actions or missions, past, present or future, coming within the scope of the present resolution.

401st plenary meeting,
5 December 1952.
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