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Informal Meeting of the General Assembly on Myanmar

26 Feb 2021 - 14:17
Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener Informal Meeting of the General Assembly on Myanmar 26 February 2021 Mr. President, 

"We need to elect more women," stressed Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo at the event 'Beyond the Pandemic: Opening the Doors to Women's Meaningful Participation'

28 Oct 2020 - 10:21
Opening Remarks by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo at the DPPA Event: "Beyond the Pandemic: Opening the Doors to Women’s Meaningful Participation"   Thank you, Akila. I am very pleased that you could be here today.

Leadership, Civil Society, Expertise, Partnerships and Financing Key to Support Gender-Sensitive Verification and Implementation of Peace Agreements, Says Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo

20 Oct 2020 - 10:28
From words to actions: The experience of the UN Special Political Missions in Colombia on women, peace and security (2016-2020). High-Level Event for the 20th Anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325. Opening Remarks by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo   Thank you. Let me join in thanking everyone for being here today. I too would like to acknowledge Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, and his team, for their work in supporting today’s event.

DiCarlo: "Power politics, entrenched patriarchal attitudes and unequal social structures continue to impede women’s participation in peace processes"

15 Oct 2020 - 12:16
Opening Remarks by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo at the Panel Discussion: "Imagining the Future of Inclusive Mediation: Learning from pioneering and young women leaders"   Thank you, Itonde Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by extending my thanks to you all for joining us for this discussion.

DiCarlo: "Special Political Missions are a manifestation of the power of effective multilateralism"

9 Oct 2020 - 15:31
Introductory Remarks by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo to the Fourth Committee   Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Secretary-General, it is my pleasure to introduce his eighth report on “Overall policy matters pertaining to special political missions”. I am also pleased to be joined today by my colleague Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, whose department plays a critical role in supporting special political missions.

Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo: "Women’s contributions to peace and security are still often outside the mainstream of formal efforts, and too frequently undervalued" 

2 Oct 2020 - 12:32
Peacebuilding Commission Ambassadorial-level Meeting on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) - Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) at its Twentieth Anniversary: Strengthening Linkages between Women, Peace and Security; and Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace   Thank you, Mister Chairman. It is a pleasure and honor to be with you on the 20th anniversary of the landmark resolution on women, peace and security – Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).

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.