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This Week in DPPA: 16 - 25 September 2026

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. DPPA at UNGA High-Level Week DPPA was actively engaged throughout the UN General Assembly High-Level Week. Under-Secretary-General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo met several delegations, in addition to her participation in several of the Secretary-General bilateral meetings. She addressed the Security Council high-level meeting on Ukraine and participated in…

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DPPA is mandated to advance UN efforts in conflict prevention and peacebuilding globally.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. DPPA supports the Secretary-General’s peace initiatives, 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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World News in Brief: West Bank demolitions accelerate, urgent support for Sudan, Haiti diplacement, AI hub to boost gender equality

World News in Brief: West Bank demolitions accelerate, urgent support for Sudan, Haiti diplacement, AI hub to boost gender equality

The situation in the occupied West Bank continues to deteriorate, the UN human rights office has said, pointing to the “mass destruction” of Palestinian villages and forcible transfer of residents in Msafer Yatta, South Hebron Hills.

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DPPA is at the heart of the UN mission to prevent and resolve violent conflict and build lasting peace around the world.