UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

“What better thing can you devote your life and career to than bringing peace in the world, supporting human rights and helping countries develop” Colin Stewart departs as head of @UN_CYPRUS – with his faith in @UNPeacekeeping remaining unshaken news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

📅Sunday, July 27 @ 6PM EDT | Central Park, NYC @SummerStage will feature poet @Alhan_islam, the @UN's first Global Advocate for Peace & Security, as she opens for Nigerian 🇳🇬 icon @Femiakuti . 👉 ow.ly/IruG50WoBWT #WomenPeaceSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity @UNDPPA

"This Week in DPPA": Security Council discusses Ukraine and Gaza; Peacebuilding Commission discusses youth inclusion; UN designates first Global Advocate for Peace; Colombian youth lead change through peacebuilding and leadership training and more: dppa.un.org/en/week-dppa-1…

We are pleased to announce the designation of Maryam Bukar Hassan (@Alhan_islam) as @UN Global Advocate for Peace. She will contribute to efforts to advance the WPS & YPS agendas, highlighting women’s and youth leadership in building sustainable peace. 🔗un.org/en/isotope-art…

Briefing to the Security Council this morning on Ukraine, @JencaMiroslav urged sustained diplomatic momentum, noting that recent prisoner exchanges and Istanbul talks serves as a reminder that diplomacy can work. His full remarks: dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9965…

Amid rising global instability, cooperation between the UN and the @OIC_OCI is deepening to tackle crises from Gaza and Sudan to Myanmar and Afghanistan, senior @UNDPPA official, @khiari_khaled tells Security Council news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Briefing to the Security Council today, @khiari_khaled stressed that @UN–@OIC_OCI partnership strengthens multilateral action on key issues, from supporting the two-State solution to protecting human rights and countering violent extremism. 🔗Full remarks: dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9964…

Continuing consultations with African Union officials prior to the AUPSC virtual meeting on Libya, SRSG @hannatetteh met yesterday with the Angolan Minister of External Relations, Mr. Téte António. in his capacity as Chair of the Executive Council of the African Union. They…

Today, DSRSG-Political @stephaniekoury1 visited Tarhuna as part of UNSMIL's political consultations ahead of the political process roadmap announcement. She met with a diverse group of local stakeholders, including municipal council members, community leaders, women, youth, civil…

Published today (in English, Dari, Pashto): Press Release and Report on human rights risks faced by persons involuntarily returned to #Afghanistan. unama.unmissions.org/afghanistan-un…

Today, the Security Council will discuss “Cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security”, focusing on the @OIC_OCI. @khiari_khaled will brief. Watch the meeting live from 10am EDT: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14/k…

“While talks are ongoing, the horrific situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate," @UNDPPA senior official tells Security Council, as intensive negotiations for a potential ceasefire & the release of hostages continue. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

This morning, @khiari_khaled told the Security Council that while talks on a Gaza ceasefire continue, the situation is worsening, with mounting civilian toll. “This nightmare of historic proportions must end immediately,” he urged. Read more: news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

The Security Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution urging all nations to settle disputes peacefully through measures outlined the UN Charter, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration or judicial settlement news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Senior @UNDPPA official urges the Security Council to press for an immediate ceasefire in #Gaza and the release of all hostages, warning that the war has become “a nightmare of historic proportions” news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Briefing the Security Council today, @khiari_khaled highlighted the urgent need for a Gaza ceasefire, release of all hostages, and unhindered humanitarian aid—stressing that a political path towards a two-State solution is essential. His full remarks: dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9963…

This morning, the @UN Security Council will hold a debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”. @khiari_khaled is expected to brief. Watch the meeting live via UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k…

#Colombia 🇨🇴 in This Week in DPPA: SRSG @CGRuizMassieu updates Security Council on peace process progress and challenges in Colombia. Know more 👉 dppa.un.org/en/week-dppa-1… Via @UNDPPA 🇺🇳🕊️

The @UN 🇺🇳 Special Coordinator for #Lebanon, @JeanineHennis, begins today a visit to Israel for meetings with senior Israeli officials. 🔗Learn more in the Press Release below.⬇️ shorturl.at/VAdbV

#UNMAS2024AnnualReport on #Afghanistan is out! From clearing roads to delivering lifesaving trainings, find out more about how @UN #MineAction helps protect lives with @UNAMAnews 👉 unmas.org/en/unmas-2024-… Thank you @GermanyDiplo @USUN @UNCERF @UN_STFA for your support!