Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Syria, Deputy Special Envoy Khawla Matar
Mr. President, It is an honor for me to brief this Council today. The Special Envoy is in Damascus where he is seeking to de-escalate the situation in the northwest and to renew progress in the UN-facilitated political…
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This Week in DPPA: 25 - 31 January 2020
25 - 31 January 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Washington, D.C. The Future of Multilateral Peacebuilding Under-Secretary-General…
Security Council Briefing on the Situation in North-Western Syria, Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen
Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief on the alarming situation in north-west Syria, which has further escalated since last week’s briefings. Heavy strikes from both air and ground are causing massive waves of…
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This Week in DPPA: 1 - 7 February 2020
1 - 7 February 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. New York Launch of DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal and Strategic Plan 2020-2022 Under…
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This Week in DPPA: 8 - 14 February 2020
8 - 14 February 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. East Africa DPPA Chief attends African Union Summit and visits Sudan Under…
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Security Council Briefing on the situation in Ukraine, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo
Thank you, Madame President, On 17 February, five years ago, this Council endorsed, in resolution 2202, the “Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements”. Today, the “Package of Measures”, together with…
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Security Council Briefing on Syria, Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen
Thank you, Mr. President, 1. Since my briefing two weeks ago, I cannot report any progress in ending the current violence in the northwest or in reconvening the political process. 2. Yesterday, the Secretary-General called…
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This Week in DPPA: 15 - 21 February 2020
15 - 21 February 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Peace in Yemen cannot be taken for granted Yemen Envoy Martin…
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Security Council Briefing on the situation in Syria, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo
Thank you, Mr. President, The security situation has continued to gravely deteriorate in and around Idlib. Let me recall some of the key events. In the last nine days, Syrian Government forces, with support from the Russian…
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This Week in DPPA: 22 - 28 February 2020
22 - 28 February 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council UN Envoy warns against escalating situation in the Middle East…
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This Week in DPPA: 29 February - 6 March 2020
29 February - 6 March 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Hennis-Plasschaert: ‘Critical’ window of opportunity…
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"Just as misogyny is at the heart of so many terrorist groups’ strategies, so must women be at the centre of our responses." Security Council Briefing on Countering Terrorism and Extremism in Africa, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo
Thank you, Mr. President, I commend the Peoples’ Republic of China for organizing this important meeting. Today, Africa is moving forward with its own agenda of progress, peace and prosperity. Across the continent, countries…