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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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Today's top news: Women, Peace and Security, Cyprus, Libya, Lebanon

Women, Peace and Security Secretary-General António Guterres spoke today to the Security Council to mark 26 years since the adoption of resolution 1325, on women, peace and security. He said that w omen’s leadership is not just a matter of rights, it is central to building just and lasting peace. Marking the day, USG DiCarlo highlighted the determination of women in Afghanistan, Syria and beyond who continue to lead and build peace despite…

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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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DPPA plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world.

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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.