UN-Veteran Slovakia

UN-Veteran Slovakia is a non-profit association based in Sereď, Slovakia working on peace & conflict, heritage, education +1 more.

UN-Veteran Slovakia is a Slovak civic association (občianske združenie) of veterans, former soldiers and civilian staff who served in United Nations missions or operations, together with their family members and supporters. The association is voluntary, non-political and independent. Its stated aims include cooperating with the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Interior on training and preparing soldiers for UN missions, promoting military service and patriotism among young people, giving lectures in primary and secondary schools, honouring fallen peacekeepers through memorials, commemorations and shooting and football tournaments, and providing psychological and social support to members, including help with official matters, care services and support for bereaved families. It also aims to help residents during natural disasters. Its activities are based in Slovakia, centred on its seat in Sereď, and include historical and cultural events related to the UNTAES, UNPROFOR and UNFICYP missions.