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“We need an immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, USG DiCarlo tells Security Council On 4 September, Under-Secretary General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo addressed the Council on the "heartbreaking news" that six Israeli hostages had been…

When applied to conflict mediation and peacebuilding settings, Virtual Reality (VR) can help conflict parties step into their opponents’ shoes and enhance reciprocal understanding of local communities. In this story, we look…

The Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Agreement concluded its ninth meeting on Saturday, 6 July, in Oman. Co-chaired by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY)…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo highlights Afghan women's concerns at Doha III meeting From 30 June to 1 July, Under-Secretary-General (USG)…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo: Restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and Council resolution 2231 remains "unfortunately elusive"…

Kismayo – Starting his initial round of in-person meetings with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Members States, Acting UN Special Representative James Swan today...

On the occasion of “Women in Diplomacy Day”, marked on 24 June, Politically Speaking talked to Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh, who are leading diplomatic efforts in Lebanon and…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. “No let-up in the killing and destruction” in Ukraine, says USG DiCarlo On 18 June, Under-Secretary-General (USG) for…

Involving people with disabilities in prevention and peacebuilding must be part of efforts to build sustainable peace. But physical, communication, institutional and attitudinal barriers continue to undermine their right to a…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Special Envoy Grundberg calls for release of UN staff and NGO workers detained in Yemen On 13 June, Special Envoy of the…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Inaugural PBC meeting on Guatemala highlights UN engagement and government priorities On 4 June, the Peacebuilding…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. "Women bear the brunt of the global rollback of human rights," says USG DiCarlo On 28 May, Under-Secretary-General for…