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Remarks by the Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process at the Security Council [as delivered]

Jerusalem, UNSCO Ramiz Alakbarov, Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Last week, we commemorated three years since the horrific terror attacks of 7 October 2023 and the subsequent start of the devastating war in Gaza. Countless lives have been lost or irrevocably changed, homes destroyed, and communities shattered. As we mark this grim milestone, Palestinians and Israelis…

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DPPA is mandated to advance United Nations efforts to prevent conflict and build sustainable peace worldwide.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads United Nations efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. DPPA supports peace initiatives led by the Secretary-General, oversees mediation, political transition and peacebuilding processes, and assists Member States with electoral processes. It also supports special political missions, provides early warning and political analysis, and works with regional partners to address political crises and sustain peace.

Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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DPPA plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict around the world.
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DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal provides flexible funding for preventive diplomacy, mediation and peacebuilding worldwide.

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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

DPPA is at the heart of United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve conflict, advance diplomacy and mediation, and build sustainable peace around the world.