DPPA
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

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Today's top news: Libya, Yemen, Central Africa

Libya Hannah Tetteh, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) , told the Security Council this morning that the Smaller Convening Agreement and the political progress made in recent months are important milestones, but significant challenges remain. These challenges, she said, are amplified by the continued rejection by some parties to engage constructively and by the use…

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DPPA is mandated to advance United Nations efforts to prevent conflict and build sustainable peace worldwide.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads United Nations efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. DPPA supports peace initiatives led by the Secretary-General, 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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Funding

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

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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

DPPA is at the heart of United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict, advance diplomacy and mediation, and build sustainable peace around the world.