- Politically Speaking
Signal Boost: Hate Speech and Social Media
H ate speech is by no means new. But thanks to the expansive use of digital technologies, it has become an increasingly dangerous phenomenon. Across the globe, it has fueled polarization, radicalization and violence…
- Security Council
USG DiCarlo reiterates SG's call for a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in Ukraine
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 18 June 2024 Mr. President, This past weekend, many world leaders came together in Switzerland to build consensus on the…
- Politically Speaking
Ensuring the equal participation of people with disabilities in peace processes
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…
- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 15 - 21 June 2024
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…
- Security Council
USG DiCarlo echoes SG's call for dialogue and cooperation to JCPOA participants and United States
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON NON-PROLIFERATION (IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTION 2231 (2015)) New York, 24 June 2024 Thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to brief the…
- Politically Speaking
“Diplomacy Means Leaving No Stone Unturned”
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…
On visit to Jubaland, Acting UN Special Representative James Swan recommits world body’s support
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...
- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 22 - 28 June 2024
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"…
USG DiCarlo highlights Afghan women's concerns at Doha III meeting
Remarks by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo Press Conference following the Third Meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan Doha, 1 July 2024 *The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s press conference by…
- Security Council
USG DiCarlo on Afghanistan: "Human rights, especially the rights of women and girls, and inclusion of all members of society will continue to be an integral part of all our discussions"
Remarks by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo Press conference following the meeting with members of Afghan civil society and Special Envoys on Afghanistan Doha, 2 July 2024 *The following is a near-verbatim transcript…
- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 29 June - 5 July 2024
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)…
Ninth meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees Agreement concludes in Oman
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)…