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On 26 June, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held their fourth Secretariat-to-Secretariat Dialogue in New York, co-chaired by…

From 24 to 26 June 2026, DPPA supported youth peacebuilders from China, Japan, and the ROK to participate in the 2026 Jeju Forum’s inaugural SPEAK program . The SPEAK is an international youth program that brings together…

Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Remarks to the Security Council on Ukraine New York, 22 June 2026 Madam President, On 15 June, the…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo highlights the value of prevention and impact of partner support for DPPA’s work at annual donor meeting On 16…

Remarks by Ms. Rosemary A. DiCarlo Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs at the Multi-Year Appeal Annual Donor Meeting New York, 16 June 2026 Excellencies, partners, colleagues, Thank you for…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo urges return to diplomacy as Ukraine war enters new dangerous phase On 8 June, Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary…

Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee's Remarks to the Security Council on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of UNOCA New York, 9 June 2026 Here is the corrected text with the awkward line breaks fixed…

Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo's Remarks to the Security Council on Ukraine New York, 8 June 2026 Mister President, The war in Ukraine is deadlier today than at any point since the start of the Russian Federation’s…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Drone strike in Romania underscores growing risk of spillover of the war in Ukraine, Security Council hears On 1 June, Kayoko…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. ASG Khiari warns delayed diplomacy deepens threat to peace and security in Ukraine On 28 May, the Security Council met to…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov stresses Gaza recovery must advance underlying political objectives with a restored…

A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Deputy Special Envoy Cordone highlights accountability efforts and ongoing challenges in Syria On 15 May, Claudio Cordone…