UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)

#UNGlobalCall: The Secretary-General has extended his Call for nominees to serve as his Special Representatives or Deputy Special Representatives. Apply today to make a difference as the next UN Field Mission leader.   #JointheCall by 15 August: un.org/globalcall/

#UNGlobalCall: The Secretary-General has extended his Call for nominees to serve as his Special Representatives or Deputy Special Representatives. Apply today to make a difference as the next UN Field Mission leader.   #JointheCall by 15 August: un.org/globalcall/

The General Cooperation Meeting between the Secretariats of the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and their specialized bodies opened yesterday in #Kazakhstan. Assistant-Secretary-General Khaled Khiari said the meeting would continue to help shape the strategic collaboration between the Organizations. More here: https://lnkd.in/etbV48Nc

Special Envoy Hans Grundberg repeated his call to release all UN, NGO and civil society staff members detained in #Yemen, adding that his office continues to work for the release of thousands of conflict-related detainees. His remarks: https://lnkd.in/d4Ne2uQa

On the recent occasion of Mandela Day 2024, we invite you to discover the historic moment Nelson Mandela addressed the UN Security Council in his capacity as the President of the African National Congress of South Africa in July 1992 by exploring #UNSCAD 📚Repertoire: https://lnkd.in/d6RgbXMf

This morning, Special Envoy Hans Grundberg will brief the Security Council on the situation in #Yemen. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT: https://lnkd.in/dyxWjqsb

#Syria: “The status quo is dangerous and unsustainable,” warned Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen. He stressed the need for a Syrian-led and owned political process facilitated by the United Nations, with cooperative international diplomacy among key stakeholders. https://lnkd.in/dz2JctwE

📢 The #UNSCAD Climate, Peace and Security Dashboard is now live on the Peace & Security Data Hub!🌎 Check out this new interactive tool to visualize the UNSC’s practice on climate-related shocks and stressors, including its decisions on this topic: https://lnkd.in/dbF9ktb6 The Dashboard was put in place thanks to the generous contribution and support from Norway.

Today, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo will brief the Security Council on the situation in Hudaydah. Members will also hear from the Head of the UN Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement Michael Beary. Follow the meeting from 3 PM EDT: https://lnkd.in/dUrMhKSz

"Syria remains in a state of profound conflict, complexity and division," said Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen. He expressed concerns about the humanitarian and economic situation in the country and the threat of escalation within Syria and in the region. His remarks: https://lnkd.in/dz2JctwE