A senior political affairs officer at the United Nations, Elpida Rouka, reflects on the attack on the UN offices in Baghdad in 2003 and the continued presence of the UN in Iraq. Rouka, who survived the attack, describes the personal cost and the impact it had on the organization. Despite the changes in conflict dynamics over the past 20 years, the UN's response to the attack demonstrated its commitment to not abandoning the Iraqis and honoring the sacrifice of those who lost their lives. The article emphasizes the need for the UN to learn from the past and be accountable in its missions.

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