- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 11 - 17 July 2026
A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. ASG Khiari urges de-escalation and renewed dialogue on Yemen On 13 July, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East…
Trained by UN peacekeepers, Sheylah Nyembo — a 23-year-old student — currently manages three agricultural farms.
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In Ituri, UN peacekeepers train young people in vocational skills to keep them away from armed groups
In Ituri Province, still scarred by the consequences of armed violence and high unemployment, vocational training programs organized by the Bangladeshi contingent of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in…
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SRSG Mohamed El-Amine Souef calls for the preservation of São Tomé and Príncipe’s tradition of peaceful democratic processes ahead of the presidential election
Libreville, (Gabon), 17 July 2026 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Central Africa and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Mr. Mohamed El-Amine…
- Specialised Training
UNSOS and partners test Aviation Emergency Response exercise in full-scale drill in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, July 2026. The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) conducted a full-scale Aviation Emergency Response Plan (AERP) exercise in Mogadishu, bringing together the African Union Support and Stabilisation…
UN Special Envoy continues engagements on de-escalation in Riyadh
Amman, 19 July 2026 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Riyadh today, where he met with the President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, the Ambassador of the Kingdom…
Fashoda and Akoka communities renew peace pact to protect civilians and restore safe movement
UPPER NILE - Communities from Fashoda and Akoka counties in South Sudan's Upper Nile State have renewed their commitment to peaceful coexistence through a revised local peace agreement aimed at protecting civilians…
“Our children are dying like flowers falling”: A mother’s plea for peace in Bangolo
WESTERN EQUATORIA - At first light in Bangolo, a small village in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State, Charity Fatna begins another day with questions no mother should have to ask. If her child falls sick today, will there…
Discussions highlighted the need to move beyond representation to ensure that women’s priorities are meaningfully reflected in the recommendations of the Structured Dialogue and political outcomes.
UNSMIL / Wissam Salem
- Advancing women, peace and security
- International and National Days
From words to action: Women civil society, the UN, and international partners amplify Libyan women’s priorities in within the Structured Dialogue
TRIPOLI – To commemorate the National Libyan Women’s Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), UN Women, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) convened yesterday a roundtable titled “Amplifying…
UNSC BRIEFING – SPEECH OF THE SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu - NEW YORK, 22 July 2026
Madame la Présidente, Distingués membres du Conseil, Excellences, C’est un plaisir de vous informer de la situation en Haïti aux côtés de Jack Christofides, Représentant Spécial de la Force de Répression de Gangs, Monica Juma…
UNMISS and Western Equatorian authorities strengthen partnership to protect civilians
WESTERN EQUATORIA - "We need to create safer zones so our communities can live without fear." That shared goal brought Western Equatoria Governor, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, and the Police Commissioner of the United Nations…
- Debunk Dis/Misinformation
FACT CHECK: No, UNSMIL is not overseeing a new government in Geneva
🚨 False reports: Libya p olitical dialogue meetings held in Geneva to select a new government is organized under the auspices of the UN/UNSMIL. 🔍 The Facts: UNSMIL has no nothing to do with the meetings taking place in Geneva…