DPPA
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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Remarks by Director for Europe and Central Asia Division to the Security Council on Ukraine [as delivered]

New York, UN Kayoko Gotoh, Director for Europe and Central Asia Division, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations Madam President, The situation in Ukraine has become even more dire and dangerous since our briefing one month ago. Millions of Ukrainian civilians remain under constant fire as the Russian Federation intensifies attacks on population centers and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. Just a week ago…

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DPPA is mandated to advance United Nations efforts to prevent conflict and build sustainable peace worldwide.

 

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads United Nations efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. DPPA supports peace initiatives led by the Secretary-General, oversees mediation, political transition and peacebuilding processes, and assists Member States with electoral processes. It also supports special political missions, provides early warning and political analysis, and works with regional partners to address political crises and sustain peace.

Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

DPPA is at the heart of United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict, advance diplomacy and mediation, and build sustainable peace around the world.