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Pedersen: “It is vital that the recent diplomatic moves are matched with real action”
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Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria Geir O. Pedersen briefed the Security Council on 30 May. He reported that the past month has seen diplomatic activity in the region quicken, welcoming intensified regional consultations on Syria. He said that these moves must be matched with real action, as the Syrian people continue to suffer on a massive scale and yet seen any improvement in the reality of their lives.
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Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo calls for unity and action in the Security Council to slow the negative trajectory on the Korean Peninsula
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In her briefing to the Security Council on 2 June, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo reported on the recent satellite launch using ballistic missile technology by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. She conveyed the Secretary-General's strong condemnation of the launch and call to swiftly resume dialogue to achieve the goal of sustainable peace and the complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. “Key peace and security issues, such as the situation on the Korean Peninsula, must be an area for cooperation,” she said, noting that the lack of unity and action in the Security Council does little to slow the negative trajectory on the Korean Peninsula.
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Security Council extends UNAMI mandate for one year
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On 30 May, the Security Council renewed the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), adopting resolution 2682 (2023) unanimously. By the terms of that text, the Council requested that the Secretary–General’s Special Representative for Iraq and UNAMI prioritize the provision of advice, support, and assistance to the Government and people of Iraq on advancing inclusive, political dialogue and national and community-level reconciliation. It also requested that they advise and assist the Government in strengthening electoral preparation and processes to ensure free and fair elections.
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Council renews authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo
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On 1 June, the Security Council adopted resolution 2684 (2023), renewing for one-year measures authorizing Member States to inspect vessels on the high seas off Libya’s coast believed to be in violation of the arms embargo imposed on that country. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 14 in favour to none against, with the Russian Federation abstaining.
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2022 Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council is now online
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On 31 May, DPPA’s Security Council Assistance Division released the latest Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council, which lays out the Council decisions and discussions relating to its functions and powers based on Articles 24, 25, and 26 of the Charter that took place in 2022.
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Former combatants of the Mesetas TATR receive land in Acacías, Meta
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On 1 June, The UN Verification Mission in Colombia accompanied the official handover of land in the municipality of Acacías. "This is a significant moment of fulfillment of the Peace Agreement in its integral aspect; not only is it in compliance with the social and economic reintegration, but it is also a sign of progress in rural reform and integral security for the communities and the former combatants," said Alessandro Preti, director of reintegration of the Verification Mission. Former combatants from the Former Territorial Training and Reincorporation Area - TATR Buenavista, located in the municipality of Mesetas, Meta department, received the land that would help their reintegration process from the government of President Gustavo Petro. "On this land, we will be able to develop our productive projects and family life; we will not be afraid that they are going to force us to leave, the president made a promise, and he kept it,” said the leader of the TATR of Mesetas, Yulis Cabana.
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UN and partners review former combatants' projects in southwest Colombia
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On 30 May, the UN Verification Mission visited, together with national and local entities as well as with WeEffect, productive projects led by COOAGROPAZ, a cooperative in which more than 830 former combatants, victims of the conflict and peasant population jointly work with communities in the department of Huila. Initiatives such as plantain, banana, beans, seasonal crops and livestock projects reflect the continued commitment to building peace despite security risks in these areas.
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UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy discusses “Diplomacy for Peace” training session
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On 30 May, the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) organized a training session for the 45 graduates of the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy on the topic “Diplomacy for Peace.” The training session was devoted to the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations Special Political Missions, and raised awareness of the role and impact of special political missions in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and peacemaking, as a vital part of the United Nations diplomacy for peace.
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Wronecka engages with Lebanese youth
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This week, Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General Joanna Wronecka met with two groups of students as part of her commitment to promote the participation of Lebanese youth. On 28 May, the Special Coordinator was the keynote speaker at the opening of a two-day Model United Nations, participated by more than 350 high-school students from across Lebanon at the Brumana High School. Students shared their views about the future and their enthusiasm for career paths that would enable them to play a constructive role in rebuilding their country. On 31 May, the Special Coordinator discussed the role of the UN in Lebanon with a group of students from the Lebanese University faculty of law and political sciences in Sidon, south Lebanon. The debate covered some of the political challenges facing Lebanon, the opportunities that are available for steering the country towards a path of recovery and the balance between international support and national ownership.
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Government of Iraq and UN convene meeting on the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
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On 28 May, the first Joint Steering Committee meeting of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2020-2024 (UNSDCF) took place at the Iraq Ministry of Planning. It brought together more than 30 UN and senior government officials to discuss the progress of the UNSDCF and foster close collaboration for the remaining two years of UNSDCF. Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Ghulam Isaczai of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) emphasized that the Joint Steering Committee serves as the “high-level accountability forum” for the Cooperation Framework.
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UNAMI roundtable focuses on challenges faced by defense lawyers in Iraq
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UNAMI holds meetings on political and economic issues affecting Kurdish women
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On 23 May, members of the Women Advisory Group (WAG)–Kurdistan Region met in Erbil to discuss current and emerging political, economic and security issues that affect Kurdish women. UNAMI Senior Gender Advisor Idah Muema facilitated the discussion.
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UNAMI’s Office of Electoral Assistance holds workshops with civil society on election monitoring, evaluation and participation
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From 28-29 May, the UNAMI Office of Electoral Assistance, with operational support from UNOPS, held a workshop in Baghdad for civil society organizations on the fundamentals of monitoring and evaluation. Participants discussed the main concepts of the results-based management system, monitoring and evaluation tool, and exchanged practical knowledge on improving the system in the context of electoral support activities.
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From 30-31 May, the Office organized a workshop in Sulaymania with civil society to review measures to enhance electoral participation in the Kurdistan Region. The workshop focused on the importance of election integrity and the collective responsibility of all stakeholders in ensuring that elections are fair, credible and transparent.
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From 29-30 May, the Office held a workshop with representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) and 20 participants from Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) headquarters and governorate offices of Ninewa, Kirkuk and Salahadin. The workshop aimed to enhance coordination between IHEC and CSOs, as well as to promote effective voter education, civic awareness, increase voter turnout, and combat electoral misinformation.
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UNOAU participates in meeting on Sudan conflict
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On 31 May, the UN Office to the Africa Union (UNOAU) participated in the third meeting of the Expanded Mechanism for the Resolution of the Conflict in Sudan convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. UNOAU Deputy Head of Office/Director of Political Affairs Gerald Mitchell, representing the Special Representative to the AU and Head of UNOAU Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, noted the importance of the forum and joining all the multilateral, regional, and international actors, as well as the neighbouring countries for a unified approach towards peace and stability in Sudan.
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