DPPA
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
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SRSG Simão highlights persistent security challenges alongside renewed regional dialogue in West Africa and the Sahel

Monsieur le Président du Conseil, Mesdames et Messieurs les membres du Conseil, J’ai l’honneur de vous présenter aujourd’hui le rapport du Secrétaire général sur les activités du Bureau des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et le Sahel (UNOWAS). Permettez-moi d’emblée d’adresser mes plus sincères félicitations à la République Démocratique du Congo pour sa présidence des travaux du Conseil tout au long du mois de juillet et de lui souhaiter…

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DPPA is mandated to advance UN efforts in conflict prevention and peacebuilding globally.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. DPPA supports the Secretary-General’s peace initiatives, 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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Multi-Year Appeal

DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal provides flexible funding for preventive diplomacy, mediation and peacebuilding worldwide.
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News from our missions

Updates from UN special political missions supporting conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and political processes worldwide.

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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

DPPA is at the heart of the UN mission to prevent and resolve violent conflict and build lasting peace around the world.