The United Nations observes Public Service Day as a reminder of the significance of public service, as well as people who dedicate their lives to others.

The day is celebrated on 23rd June every year.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “Today, as we honor these essential workers and so many more, we must also reflect on how to better protect, recognize and invest in their well-being as we build back better, together. And I say directly to these inspiring public servants: We are all deeply indebted to you for your remarkable acts of service to humankind.”

UN General-Secretary thanks frontline workers

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has thanked the public servants who are on the Covid-19 frontline.

He said in a tweet that workers such as doctors, nurses, cleaners, bus and train drivers, and teachers had worked “remarkable acts of service to humankind”.

I want to share my deep gratitude with public servants on the #COVID19 frontlines.

Many of them are working in dangerous conditions. Others have sadly lost their lives.

As we honour these essential workers, we must also commit to better protect & invest in their well-being. pic.twitter.com/mjJQxrCMy8

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 23, 2020

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