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Director for Europe and Central Asia Division of the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations briefs the Security Council.
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At Security Council, Director Kayoko Gotoh calls for renewed diplomacy and ceasefire in Ukraine

Director, Europe and Central Asia Division, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Kayoko Gotoh’s remarks to the Security Council on Ukraine New York, 19 May 2026 Mr. President, Well into its fifth year, the war in Ukraine is becoming deadlier by the day. In the last week alone, we witnessed one of the largest aerial bombardments of Ukraine since the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion in February 2022…

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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Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.

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Security Council LIVE: Civilians in conflict under spotlight amid rising global toll

Security Council LIVE: Civilians in conflict under spotlight amid rising global toll

The Security Council meets today in New York for its annual open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict amid mounting concern over rising civilian casualties, attacks on humanitarian workers and widespread destruction of homes and critical infrastructure in wars around the world. Senior UN and Red Cross officials will brief members, calling for stronger respect for international humanitarian law.

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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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