Today's top news: Fourth Committee, Lebanon, West Africa and the Sahel, Haiti, Great Lakes, Afghanistan: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-fourth-committee-lebanon-west-africa-and-the-sahel-haiti-great-lakes
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
@undppa.bsky.social
The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) helps prevent conflict & sustain peace around the world. Headed by USG Rosemary DiCarlo.
“The search for peace cannot wait until the fighting stops.” Addressing the General Assembly’s Fourth Committee today, ASG Martin Kimani stressed the need to pursue dialogue and diplomacy, even when prospects for peace appear remote. His full remarks: dppa.un.org/en/speeches-...
This morning, the Fourth Committee of the 81st session of the General Assembly discusses comprehensive review of special political missions. ASG Kimani will deliver remarks. Follow the meeting from 10AM EST: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17/k174k9eql5
Fourth Committee, 22nd plenary meeting - General Assembly, 81st session
Special Political and Decolonization Committee.
webtv.un.org
Today's top news: Colombia, Libya, Electoral Assistance: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-colombia-libya-electoral-assistance
Today's top news: Ukraine, Yemen, Libya, Central Africa, Cyprus, Haiti: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-ukraine-yemen-libya-central-africa-cyprus-haiti
“Practical steps for immediate de-escalation are urgently and vitally needed,” Director Gotoh told the Security Council on #Ukraine. She highlighted a recent six-day humanitarian ceasefire as an example of what political will can achieve to save lives. 🔗 dppa.un.org/en/speeches-...
This morning, Director for Europe and Central Asia Divisions Kayoko Gotoh will brief the UN Security Council on maintenance of peace and security of #Ukraine. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EST via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1grjs21ql
Today's top news: Sudan and South Sudan, Colombia, Cyprus, Central Asia, Women in Ceasefire Negotiations course: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-sudan-and-south-sudan-colombia-cyprus-central-asia-women-in-ceasefire
Women's voices strengthen local ownership and enhance the legitimacy and durability of peace efforts. On 4 November, we concluded 'Women in Ceasefire Negotiations' course. We thank the women participants, guest speakers and experts for their dedication and engagement. #WPS
This morning, the UN Security Council will discuss Sudan and South Sudan. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Guang Cong will brief. Follow the meeting live from 10:20 AM EST via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18fah6xci
Today's top news: Haiti, Turkmenistan, Nigeria, Cyprus, Libya: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-haiti-turkmenistan-nigeria-cyprus-libya
Today's top news: Cyprus, Yemen, Great Lakes region, Colombia: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-cyprus-yemen-great-lakes-region-colombia
Today's top news: Afghanistan, Cyprus, Sudan, Somalia: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-afghanistan-cyprus-sudan-somalia
Muchas gracias, #Spain 🇪🇸 for your EUR 150,000 contribution to the Multi-Year Appeal to support DPPA’s conflict prevention and mediation efforts worldwide. Learn more about the Multi-Year Appeal: https://dppa.un.org/en/funding #SupportDPPA
Today's top news: Women in mediation, Central Africa, Colombia: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-women-in-mediation-central-africa-colombia
Danke! Merci! Grazie! Grazia fitg! #Switzerland 🇨🇭, for your contribution of USD 300,000 to DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal, supporting our work in good offices, mediation and electoral assistance. Learn more about our primary funding instrument: https://dppa.un.org/en/funding #SupportDPPA
Today's top news: Yemen, Libya, Myanmar, Lebanon, Colombia: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-yemen-libya-myanmar-lebanon-colombia
As the Security Council convened its annual debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), Somalia offers a powerful example of what sustained support for women's participation can achieve, even in the challenging contexts. Read more, in Politically Speaking: dppa.un.org/en/news/the-...
The Enduring Legacy of UN Support for Women, Peace and Security in Somalia | United Nations Peace Operations
As the Security Council convenes its annual debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), Somalia offers a powerful example of what sustained support for women's participation can achieve, even in
dppa.un.org
From community initiatives to formal peace processes, women's leadership is critical to achieving lasting peace. Advancing the #WPS agenda remains central to our efforts to support inclusive conflict prevention, peacemaking and peacebuilding. Learn more: dppa.un.org/en/gender-wo...
Today’s top news: Somalia, Iraq/Kuwait: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-somalia-iraqkuwait
On 27 October, the UN Security Council will hold an open debate on Women and Peace and Security. 📊 Discover Security Council decisions with keywords related to WPS on the #UNSCAD dashboard: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/women-and-peace-and-security-dashboard.
"This Week in DPPA": Security Council discusses Haiti; UN and Switzerland strengthen coordination of peace efforts in Sudan; UN and African Union strengthen cooperation on conflict prevention and peacebuilding in Africa and more: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/this-week-in-dppa-17-23-october-2026
Interested in serving as an expert with Security Council sanctions panels? Join the live session of Impactpool virtual career fair for Women in Senior Roles tomorrow at 10 AM EDT to meet sanctions experts and gain insights on the recruitment process. 🔗 https://www.impactpool.org/vcf/events/n39dK
Today's top news: Sudan, Cyprus, Libya: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-sudan-cyprus-libya
Today’s top news - Ruiz Massieu calls for coordinated action to advance #Haiti’s political transition and security; Rabab Fatima assumes leadership of UNAMA in #Afghanistan: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-haiti-afghanistan
Mange tak, #Denmark 🇩🇰, for your contribution of $1.49 million to DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal (MYA), which will support our conflict prevention and mediation efforts worldwide. Learn more about the MYA: https://dppa.un.org/en/funding #SupportDPPA #InvestInPeace
“This Week in DPPA”: Security Council discusses Sudan, Middle East, Libya, Great Lakes region, Colombia snd Syria and more: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/this-week-in-dppa-10-16-october-2026
“International engagement on Sudan is gaining momentum,” USG DiCarlo told the Security Council. She stressed that this momentum must be matched by a clear commitment from the parties to end the fighting and engage seriously in a political process. 🔗 dppa.un.org/en/speeches-...
Today’s top news: Middle East, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Geneva Peace Forum: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/todays-top-news-middle-east-afghanistan-central-asia-geneva-peace-forum
This morning, the Security Council will hold an open debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. For more on the Council’s agenda items, including the Middle East, see Part I of the #UNSCAD #Repertoire: main.un.org/securitycoun...
