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Shared_Studios and the UNDPPA launch Talking Peace, a virtual dialogue series to highlight community-based peace efforts

18 Sep 2020 - 15:32
New York City, September 18, 2020 —  As the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary, Shared_Studios and the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) are launching a virtual dialogue series to highlight the knowledge, experience and visions for the future of communities on the frontlines of conflict prevention, peacemaking and peacebuilding efforts.

Digital Technology, Resourcing and More Vocal and Active Support for Women Key to Prioritizing Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Time of Pandemic, Says Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo

16 Sep 2020 - 14:08
Women, Peace, and Leadership Symposium. Implementing Transformative Action: Prioritizing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Time of Pandemic. Remarks by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo   Thank you Dr. Lupel I am very pleased to be joining you today. I would like to extend my thanks to Sweden – and Minister Linde in particular – as well as International Peace Institute for organizing this event.

DiCarlo: Courage is essential to prevent differences – no matter how deep they are – from standing in the way of lasting peace in Colombia

16 Sep 2020 - 12:54
Event hosted by the Government of Colombia: "Two Years of the Implementation of the Peace with Legality Policy: a Commitment with Actions", Remarks by Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo Good morning, and warm wishes from New York.  Thank you, President Duque, for the invitation to take part in this timely event, which   we   hope can help to advance the important work of consolidating peace in Colombia. 

DiCarlo: "It is vital that we all use our political will and leverage to press for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women"

10 Sep 2020 - 11:44 | ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue
Remarks at the ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue on Strengthening Women's Role for Sustainable Peace and Security, United Nations Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo Thank you, Deputy Prime Minister Minh. And thank you to Vietnam and ASEAN for organizing today’s dialogue and bringing dedicated attention to the critical issue of women’s participation in peace and security.

Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo expresses deep appreciation to UN Member States for continued support to special political missions

17 Jun 2020 - 18:05
Interactive Dialogue with the Fourth Committee on “overall policy matters pertaining to special political missions” Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, First, I would like to thank, His Excellency, Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, for convening this meeting. I would also like to thank the co-facilitators of this agenda item, Finland and Mexico, for their continued support to special political missions.

We must build back better, urges Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo at Atlantic Council Event

20 May 2020 - 11:42
“Will COVID-19 Exacerbate or Defuse Conflicts in the Middle East?”  - Online Event by the Atlantic Council, Opening Remarks by Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs     Thank you for the opportunity to take part in this timely discussion about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Middle East conflicts.

Risks related to COVID-19 hitting conflict settings especially hard, says Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo

19 May 2020 - 13:23
Impact of COVID-19 on Conflict Dynamics and Mediation, Antalya Diplomatic Forum, 19 May 2020, Remarks by United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo I am pleased to join you today and am grateful to Turkey for organizing today’s event under the auspices of the International Peace Institute. Though the COVID-19 pandemic is foremost a health crisis, it also has wide-ranging humanitarian, economic, and human rights dimensions. And it risks hitting conflict settings especially hard.

Times of crisis demand greater cooperation and solidarity, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo tells “Arria Formula” meeting

8 May 2020 - 11:30
Under Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo's remarks at the Arria Formula meeting on “Seventy-five years from the end of the Second World War on European Soil - lessons learned for preventing future atrocities, responsibility of the Security Council” Thank you, Mr. Minister, for the invitation to participate in today’s meeting to commemorate 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. This is another opportunity to reflect on the toll of that horrific conflict and its legacy, for Europe and the world.

Climate change multiplying factors that lead to insecurity for millions, Rosemary DiCarlo tells “Arria Formula” meeting

22 Apr 2020 - 16:12
Under Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo's remarks at the Arria Formula meeting on “Climate and Security risks: the latest data. What can the UN do to prevent climate-related conflicts and how can we climate-proof UN in-country activities?”   Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to thank the co-sponsors for convening this meeting on climate and security risks, particularly on Earth Day.

DPPA launches Annual Report 2019

13 Apr 2020 - 10:44
DPPA is pleased to present its Annual Report under the Multi-Year Appeal (MYA), showcasing how voluntary contributions made a difference in 2019, allowing us to be more operational and seize opportunities to prevent violence and defuse tensions in mission and non-mission settings such as Bolivia, El Salvador, Papua New Guinea-Bougainville, Sudan, Ukraine, and Yemen.