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On 9 October, the Security Council met to discuss the situation in Yemen. “In the past few weeks, Yemen has slid back into full-scale war, with hostilities spreading across multiple frontlines,” said Hans Grundberg, Special…

Yemen We once again reiterate our strong condemnation of the continued Houthi cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia, including their recent attacks against the Abha International Airport and King Khalid International…

Three years after Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups attacked Israel, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said nothing can justify the atrocities of 7 October – calling for an end to the suffering of Israelis and…

From 21 to 23 September, representatives from across the Horn of Africa gathered in Nairobi for a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening regional capacity to monitor, analyse and address hate speech and disinformation. The…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Alakbarov warns settlement expansion threatens prospects for a two-State solution On 28 September, Acting UN Special Coordinator…

The UN is continuing efforts to support Palestinians in Gaza amid major challenges to humanitarian access, reconstruction and the restoration of essential services, according to Ramiz Alakbarov, Acting UN Special Coordinator…

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…

The Security Council held a briefing on 23 September 2026 at under the formal agenda item “Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine”. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs…

Celebrating a shared commitment to advance peaceful, just and resilient societies. A joint statement by UNDP and DPPA.

In a world facing rising conflicts, violence and divisions that are causing great suffering for millions of people, the UN chief on Monday called on world leaders and citizens to invest more in peace. “Achieving peace is not…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. ASG Khiari calls for de-escalation as fighting intensifies in Yemen On 15 September, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for the…

On 18 September, United Nations colleagues, family and friends gathered at UN Headquarters in New York to honor the life and legacy of Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, remembering a peacemaker, mentor and friend whose career spanned…