Women, Peace and Security
Secretary-General António Guterres spoke today to the Security Council to mark 26 years since the adoption of resolution 1325, on women, peace and security. He said that women’s leadership is not just a matter of rights, it is central to building just and lasting peace.
Marking the day, USG DiCarlo highlighted the determination of women in Afghanistan, Syria and beyond who continue to lead and build peace despite difficult circumstances, stressing the need for tangible results.
Illustrating what sustained support for women’s participation can achieve, a new DPPA feature examines the enduring legacy of UN support for Women, Peace and Security in Somalia. Read more in Politically Speaking: https://dppa.un.org/en/news/the-enduring-legacy-of-un-support-for-women-peace-and-security-in-somalia
Cyprus
On 27 October, Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman met with representatives of the Technical Committees on Cultural Heritage, on Youth, as well as the Steering Committee of the Civil Society Consultative Body, at the United Nations Good Offices Mission in Cyprus. Discussions focused on efforts to preserve cultural heritage, promote cooperation among young people from both communities and strengthen civil society engagement in the peace process. The meetings followed an agreement reached by the leaders on 20 October and took place ahead of the expected arrival of the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, María Ángela Holguín, on 29 October.
Libya
On 27 October, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Hanna Tetteh met with UK Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Stephen Doughty in London to discuss recent political and economic developments in Libya. They emphasized the importance of building on the momentum generated by the Smaller Convening Agreement to advance an inclusive political process, unify State institutions and pave the way for national elections. Tetteh thanked the United Kingdom for its continued support for UN efforts to promote stability in Libya, including its hosting of the upcoming Smaller Convening meeting in London on 28 October.
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Lebanon
To mark United Nations Day, the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) welcomed four university students for a day of engagement with the UN’s diplomatic and peacebuilding work. The students gained insights into the Office’s activities and met with Officer-in-Charge and Special Coordinator [and Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Middle East conflict and its consequences] Jean Arnault to share their perspectives and aspirations for Lebanon’s future. The initiative highlighted the importance of engaging young people in discussions on peace and stability and creating opportunities for their voices to be heard.
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