- Politically Speaking
Shifting Mindsets: Integrating Virtual Reality in Conflict Mediation and Peacebuilding
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…
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USG DiCarlo briefs Security Council on situation in Hudaydah
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO'S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON THREATS TO INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY New York, 22 July 2024 Thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to brief the Council regarding…
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USG DiCarlo: "We need swift and effective diplomatic efforts for regional de-escalation" in the Middle East
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR POLITICAL AND PEACEBUILDING AFFAIRS ROSEMARY DI CARLO REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON the situation in the middle east, including the Palestinian question New York, 31 July 2024 Mr. President…
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Gains must be preserved in Women, Peace and Security, ASG Pobee tells Council
Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Ms. Martha Pobee's Statement to the Security Council on Sustaining WPS Commitments in accelerated drawdown of peace operations New York, 07 August 2024 Madam President I am most grateful…
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Middle East: "Parties must end all escalatory rhetoric and actions," says USG DiCarlo
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR POLITICAL AND PEACEBUILDING AFFAIRS ROSEMARY DI CARLO REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question New York, 13 August 2024 Mr. President…
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National ownership, comprehensive strategies, and robust partnerships are needed to advance prevention and peacebuilding, tells ASG Spehar
Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Ms. Elizabeth Spehar's Statement to the Security Council on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: The New Agenda for Peace – Addressing global, regional and national aspects of conflict…
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We cannot allow horrific devastation of Russia-Ukraine war to become normalized, tells ASG Jenča tells Security Council
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL MIROSLAV JENČA’S REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 28 August 2024 Mr. President, On Saturday, 24 August, Ukraine marked its 33rd Independence Day. The day also marked a somber…
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DiCarlo: " We need an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages, and a massive scale up of humanitarian aid to Gaza"
Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo's Remarks to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question New York, 4 September 2024 Mr…
- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 31 August - 6 September 2024
“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…
- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 7 - 13 September 2024
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. In Libya, USG Dicarlo stresses need for credible and inclusive elections On 8-11 September, Under-Secretary-General (USG)…
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ASG Pobee warns heightened risk of atrocities in Sudan
Assistant-Secretary-General, Ms. Martha Pobee Remarks to the Security Council on the situation in the Sudan 18 September 2024 Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Thank you for convening today’s…
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USG DiCarlo: "The risk to security and stability, not only in Lebanon but also in the region, could not be clearer or graver"
Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo’s Briefing to the Security Council on the situation in Lebanon 20 September 2024 Mister President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the situation in Lebanon and…