Under the Danish presidency, the Security Council will discuss Yemen, Libya, Syria, and the Middle East Peace Process. Members will also hold open debates on Conflict, Hunger, and International Peace and Security. 🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/wAXs50Zwxyn

.@UN_Spokesperson: The @UN reiterate our call for the swift and unconditional release of all those arbitrarily detained and stress that only inclusive dialogue and an end to violence can advance a peaceful solution in Myanmar.

"This Week in DPPA": Security Council discusses Ukraine and Middle East Peace Process; Secretary-General makes first official visit to Syria; UNSCOL strengthens engagement with local communities; Women lead reintegration initiatives in Colombia and more: dppa.un.org/en/news/this...

Briefing the Security Council today, Deputy Special Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov called upon all parties to take urgent steps to reverse the trajectory in the West Bank, urging the Council to use its voice and authority to ensure that its resolutions are translated into action. 🔗

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 EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k1i3en0u3z

"This Week in DPPA": Security Council discusses Haiti and Syria; Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa visits Juba; Special Envoy for Yemen continues regional efforts to support de-escalation and more: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/this-week-in-dppa-18-24-july-2026

Support to DPPA is an investment in peace. Thank you, #Iceland 🇮🇸, for contributing ISK 30,000,000 to DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal (MYA), which will support our conflict prevention and mediation efforts worldwide. #SupportDPPA Learn more about the MYA: http://dppa.un.org/en/funding

This morning, Special Representative and Head of BINUH Carlos Ruiz Massieu will brief the Security Council on the latest developments in #Haiti. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1katirkx0

Coming up in the Security Council: 20 July: Haiti 21 July: Syria 22 July: Natural resource governance 23 July: Peaceful settlement of disputes (resolution 2788) Full programme: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/programme-work

"This Week in DPPA": Security Council discusses Yemen, Colombia, West Africa and the Sahel; New UNOCA chief visits São Tomé and Príncipe; Land allocation supports peace implementation in Huila, Colombia and more: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/this-week-in-dppa-11-17-july-2026

New on the PSC Data Hub! 📊 Explore the #UNSCAD Article 51 Dashboard, a research tool featuring Member State communications to the Security Council invoking Article 51 of the UN Charter on the inherent right of self-defence since 1990. https://psdata.un.org/dataset/DPPA-Article51

This morning, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia Miroslav Jenča will brief the UN Security Council on the situation in #Colombia. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p/k1ppax3w41

Today, the UN Security Council will hold a briefing followed by consultations on #Colombia. For more information on the agenda item, see Part I of the #UNSCAD #Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/americas

Today, the UN Security Council discusses the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel. Learn more about our Special Political Missions (SPMs) in the #UNSCAD Field Missions Dashboard 🌍📊: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/field-missions-dashboard

This morning, Special Representative and Head of UNOWAS Leonardo Santos Simão is briefing the UN Security Council on the situation in West Africa and the Sahel. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k1l315t1kc

#HappeningNow: The Security Council holds an open briefing on Yemen under the agenda item "The Situation in the Middle East". ASG Khiari is to brief. Follow the meeting live via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k1bsj93ety

The 12 July was the International Day of Hope. We reaffirm our commitment to advancing dialogue, preventing conflict and supporting political solutions that help build sustainable peace. 🔗 Learn more about our work: https://dppa.un.org/en

11 July is the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. Remembrance is not only about the past, but about the future we choose to build where 'Never Again' is more than a promise. 🔗 https://www.un.org/en/observances/srebrenica-genocide-commemoration-day

#HappeningNow: The Security Council to discuss the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran's nuclear programme. USG Rosemary DiCarlo is expected to brief. Follow the meeting live via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k155291hne

This morning, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo will brief the UN Security Council on #Ukraine. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18flr6g6w

#UNCOPS is underway, with ministers and senior police leaders discussing the role of national and UN policing in advancing peace, security and development. USG DiCarlo will brief on addressing transnational challenges. Watch live from 3PM EDT: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p/k1pt9xed47

@UN_Spokesperson: The Secretary-General is alarmed by renewed military confrontations in the Gulf. He calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid further escalatory action, and take immediate steps to de-escalate. https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-07-08

Thank you, Greece 🇬🇷, for your €30,000 contribution to DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal, supporting our work on good offices, mediation and peacemaking. Learn more about our primary funding instrument for conflict prevention: https://dppa.un.org/en/funding #SupportDPPA #InvestInPeace

"This Week in DPPA": DPPA launches publication on the history of UN special political missions; Security Council discusses Ukraine and Middle East; Colombia’s first Peace Radio Station marks anniversary and more: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/this-week-in-dppa-27-june-2-july-2026

#HappeningToday: Hear from experts on how AI is reshaping elections and what it means for electoral authorities, policymakers and practitioners. USG DiCarlo will open the event on AI in electoral administration. Register: https://undp.zoom.us/meeting/register/ByS752vSSQywdpEf9_dvQQ#/registration

Looking back on nearly 80 years of UN special political missions reminds us that even in the most difficult moments, dialogue and diplomacy can make a difference. Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the launch event. Watch the event: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1yqr3vcn5

What can eight decades of UN efforts to prevent conflict and support peace teach us today? Join us live at 3 p.m. EDT for the launch of United Nations Special Political Missions 1945–2025: An Overview. 📺 Watch on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1v5ttem1z

Every conflict has its own story and every effort to prevent or resolve one has lessons to share. Join us live today at 3 p.m. EDT for the launch of United Nations Special Political Missions 1945–2025: An Overview. 📺 https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1v5ttem1z

Explore 80 years of UN innovation in diplomacy, mediation, peacebuilding, and crisis response through the first comprehensive overview of UN special political missions since 1945: https://dppa.un.org/en/document-library/united-nations-special-political-missions-1945-2025-an-overview

#HappeningNow: This morning, the UN Security Council discusses the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Watch the meeting live via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k119bsmop2