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Madam President, Later this month, we will mark two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law. As a result of the war that followed, thousands…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Climate action can help fight hunger and prevent conflict, Secretary-General tells Council On 13 February, the…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Two years since the Russian invasion, "the war in Ukraine remains an open wound at the heart of Europe,"…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. "Tensions in the region need to be urgently de-escalated," Special Envoy Pedersen tells Council in briefing on…

ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL KHALED KHIARI’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 8 March 2024 Mr President, Two weeks ago, the Secretary-General joined this Council in marking two years since the start of…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Security Council calls for cessation of hostilities in Sudan for Ramadan On 8 March, the Security Council called…

Remarks by USG DiCarlo at the Security Council Open Debate on “Promoting Conflict Prevention - Empowering All Actors Including Women and Youth” New York, 13 March 2024 Mr. President, I would like to express my gratitude to…

UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 15 MARCH 2024 Mr. President, The principle of respect for territorial integrity and the political independence of States is…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. "Without half the population participating in decision-making, there cannot be sustainable peace," USG DiCarlo…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. “I am alarmed at the trajectory of events, and the lack of progress in reversing them," Pedersen tells Security…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments around the world. Security Council demands "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza for month of Ramadan On 25 March, the Security Council…

ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL KHALED KHIARI BRIEFING TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON THREATS TO INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY New York, 2 April 2024 Madam President, Yesterday, the Islamic Republic of Iran transmitted identical…