- This Week in DPPA
This Week in DPPA: 26 September - 2 October 2026
A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Alakbarov warns settlement expansion threatens prospects for a two-State solution On 28 September, Acting UN Special Coordinator…
Bangassou: Consolidating Achievements to Preserve Peace Dividends
During a visit to Bangassou, which represents the second stop on her tour to evaluate the impact of the reconfiguration of the footprint of MINUSCA, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Central African…
- Press Releases
High-Level Regional Week on Women, Youth, Peace, Security, and Economic Resilience in West Africa and the Sahel
The Abidjan Call Places Employment and the Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth at the Heart of Peacebuilding The High-Level Regional Week on Women, Youth, Peace, Security, and Economic Resilience in West Africa and the…
UNSMIL
- Youth Engagement
Youth CSOs prepare to engage communities on implementing Structured Dialogue outcomes
TRIPOLI – Thirty-five civil society representatives from across Libya joined an online orientation session last Thursday. The session aimed to prepare them to lead discussions within their youth networks on implementing the…
Smaller Convening discusses impact of the judiciary division on electoral process
TUNIS — Members of the Smaller Convening held their tenth meeting today in Tunis since launching their consultations last April, and their second meeting since signing their agreement on 30 August. Chaired by the Special…
UNMISS patrol reaches remote Ibba communities amidst heavy rains, insecurity, and growing health threats
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Heavy rains and insecurity have left communities in Ibba County in Western Equatoria State even more isolated than before. Determined to reach them, a recent UNMISS patrol travelled day and night on a…
- Environment
UNSOS Mombasa Support Base Boosts Operational Efficiency and Sustainability Through Solar Energy
Mombasa, Kenya. The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Mombasa Support Base is now meeting approximately 90 per cent of its electricity requirements through renewable energy, following the completion of a solar…
Peace Dialogues foster social cohesion in Nyirol County after persisting tensions
JONGLEI – The best way to resolve tensions is through dialogue and trust-building. That’s why the United Nations Mission in South Sudan brought together community members from areas around Nyirol County, not just to address…
- Afghanistan
Note to Correspondents: Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs concludes visit to Afghanistan
KABUL, 5 October — United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo concluded her visit to Afghanistan today, following meetings with the de facto authorities, civil society…
Personnel appointments: Ms. Rosemary A. DiCarlo of United States - Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs
Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Rosemary DiCarlo of the United States, President of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy and Senior Fellow at the Jackson Institute for Global…
- Afghanistan
Note to correspondents: Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo concludes visit to Afghanistan
Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo concluded her visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, on 25 January. During the visit, she met with de facto authorities and members of the diplomatic community in Kabul, as well as with Afghan…
Note to Correspondents: Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo concludes visit to the Republic of Korea
Rosemary DiCarlo, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 4 to 6 November 2024. Ms. DiCarlo expressed appreciation for the ROK’s strong support…