- Security Council
UN calls for maximum restraint to preserve ceasefire between the United States and Iran
Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Peace Support Elizabeth Spehar Remarks to the Security Council on the Middle East New York, 2 July 2026 Mr. President, Last weekend witnessed a troubling resurgence of…
UNISFA commemorates the international day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict
As part of its continued commitment to the protection of civilians and the promotion of human rights in Abyei, UNISFA UNPOL joined the Abyei Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, traditional leaders, civil society…
The Fourth Round of Consultations between the Secretariats of the SCO and the UN took place in UN Headquarters.
DPPA / Aijana Bekkulieva
- Shanghai Cooperation Organization
DPPA and Shanghai Cooperation Organization hold fourth Secretariat-to-Secretariat Dialogue
On 26 June, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held their fourth Secretariat-to-Secretariat Dialogue in New York, co-chaired by…
- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 27 June - 2 July 2026
A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. DPPA launches publication on the history of UN special political missions On 30 June, Department of Political and…
UNRCCA participates in the Fourth Counter-Terrorism Week
NEW YORK, United Nations Headquarters
RSCE / Elysee Niyigena
RSCE Strengthens UN Operations with a Modern Backup Data Centre
The RSCE, through its RFTS, is preparing a new Modular Technology Centre (MTC) as a secondary data centre at the UN Campus Entebbe
Claudia Mojica Assumes Duties as Deputy Special Representative and Deputy Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia
Claudia Mojica Assumes Duties as Deputy Special Representative and Deputy Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia
This initiative aims to strengthen young people's understanding of the issues surrounding Security sector reform.
MONUSCO ©Stéphane Kabanga
At the University of Kinshasa, MONUSCO encourages students to engage with security sector reform
The Community Action for the Integrated Development of a New Congo (ACDI/N), in partnership with the National Youth Council of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (CNJ-RDC), is organizing a series of information and…
Peacekeepers help ensure delivery of vital services across south Lebanon
As part of ongoing support to local communities, which are the cornerstones of stability in South Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to support efforts to maintain essential services and improve the daily lives of…
Hope returns to Tambura as families rebuild their lives after years of conflict
Hope returns to Tambura as families rebuild their lives after years of conflict
Top UN envoy in South Sudan reaffirms partnership at Joint Verification and Monitoring Mechanism meeting
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and host authorities reaffirmed their commitment to working together to improve security, protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access, as Anita Kiki…
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Empowering women in southern Lebanon: How Major Abhilasha Barak is advancing peace and security
In southern Lebanon, many women continue to face barriers to employment, healthcare and education in communities affected by conflict and economic hardship. As an Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point serving with…