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A recent IMF paper provides further evidence that the return on investment of conflict prevention can be substantial. The relationship between macroeconomic policy and armed conflict remains a largely underexplored area of…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Voices of Afghan people "must be included in the political pathway", SRSG Otunbayeva tells Security Council On 10 March…

Indigenous Peoples are among those most affected by climate-related risks. But they remain under-represented in the forums and processes where these issues are addressed, despite their knowledge and expertise. Last December…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Grundberg describes "deep frustration" of Yemeni people after decade of war On 6 March, Special Envoy of the Secretary…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. "It is high time for peace in Ukraine," says USG DiCarlo, as Russian invasion hits three-year mark On 24 February, Under…

Mr. President, Three years ago today, the world watched in shock as the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a clear violation of the UN Charter and international law. This act undermined the very…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. "The fragile stability in Libya is increasingly at risk," Dicarlo tells Security Council On 19 February, Under-Secretary…

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo’s remarks to the Security Council on the situation in Libya 19 February 2025 Mr. President, I am pleased to brief the Council on recent…

ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR EUROPE, CENTRAL ASIA AND THE AMERICAS MIROSLAV JENČA'S BRIEFING TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE/THE MINSK AGREEMENTS New York, 17 February 2025 Mr. President, In one week, we will mark three…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo meets with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders Under-Secretary-General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo traveled…

Denmark’s unearmarked contributions to the Multi-Year Appeal (MYA) have helped the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) to swiftly bolster the UN’s response to an increasingly complex and ever-evolving…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo to travel to Cyprus, Greece and Türkiye Under-Secretary-General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo will travel to Cyprus…