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2025

  • 5 июн 2025

    UNSCOL posted the following post on its X account:

    Tonight’s strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut generated renewed panic and fear on the eve of Eid Al-Adha. We again call for a halt to any actions that could further undermine the cessation of hostilities understanding and the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).  Established mechanisms and diplomatic instruments are at the disposal of all sides to...

  • 5 июн 2025
    A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.

    Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert visits Israel amid efforts to advance Resolution 1701

    Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for Lebanon (UNSCOL) Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert visited Israel this week for consultations with senior officials. The visit aims to build on the progress made since the November 2024 Cessation of Hostilities and to further the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701.

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    SRSG Al Hassan meets Kuwait Crown Prince

    In Kuwait, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohamed Al Hassan met on 2 June with His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to discuss Iraq–Kuwait cooperation under UNAMI’s Security Council mandate.

    SRSG discusses Yazidi community needs with representatives of human rights organizations

    On 29 May, SRSG Al Hassan met with representatives of the Yazda human rights organization to discuss the plight of the Yazidi community, with focus on missing persons, survivor safety, and reconstruction in Sinjar.

    UN briefs diplomats on electoral support

    UNAMI and UNDP outlined UN technical assistance to Iraq, mainly to the Independent High Electoral Commission, during a 3 June briefing to members of the diplomatic corps in Baghdad. The two entities have developed a joint electoral project to support the 11 November 2025 Council of Representatives elections. UNAMI will participate until its mandate ends on 31 December, after which UNDP will carry the project forward.

    Zawiyah residents call for political change at UNSMIL-supported meeting

    The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) organized a meeting in Zawiyah on 2 June, where more than 150 people voiced frustration over the political and security situation. SRSG and Head of the UNSMIL Hanna Tetteh briefed attendees on four possible paths toward a consensual roadmap and emphasized the need to reach agreement on a way forward. UNSMIL plans similar town hall-style meetings in cities across the country as part of its efforts to engage communities on the best path to elections and the unification of state institutions. 

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    SRSG Imnadze highlights UN cooperation during Tajikistan visit

    In Dushanbe on 3 June, SRSG and Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze held high-level talks on counter-terrorism, water and glacier preservation, Women, Peace and Security, and border security. He reaffirmed UNRCCA’s role in promoting dialogue and stability in the region.

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    UN trains officials on AI and Early Warning

    UNRCCA and UNOCT held a training in Ashgabat for 30 officials on counter-terrorism early warning using open-source intelligence and AI tools, helping Turkmenistan strengthen digital threat detection capacities. The course was conducted under the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network initiative launched in 2022 and in line with the updated Joint Plan of Action for the Implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia.  

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    SRSG Imnadze concludes consultations in Tashkent

    On 4 June, as part of his regional tour, SRSG Imnadze, concluded consultations with senior officials in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. During his meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Muzaffar Madrakhimov, they discussed regional peace and security-related developments. Both sides affirmed the constructive and forward-looking nature of cooperation within the framework of UNRCCA’s mandate and reviewed preparations for upcoming joint events. 

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    UN and INGOs renew demand for release of staff detained in Yemen

    One year since the arbitrary detention of UN and INGO staff by de facto authorities in northern Yemen, senior UN officials and humanitarian leaders have reiterated their call for the immediate and unconditional release of the remaining 23 UN and five INGO personnel. The prolonged detentions—some exceeding 1,000 days—violate international law and undermine humanitarian and peace efforts in Yemen. 

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    Turin workshop explores Climate, Peace and Security programming

    DPPA’s Peacebuilding Support Office, together with the UN System Staff College (UNSSC) and the UN Climate Security Mechanism, organized a workshop this week in Turin on designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating catalytic climate, peace and security programmes. Eight UN entities from 15 countries participated, workshopping joint programmes under development for PBF funding. Participants exchanged lessons, drew on expert inputs and developed action plans to move their initiatives forward.

    SRSG Imnadze highlights Central Asia's global role at Astana Forum

    At the Astana International Forum held on 30 May, SRSG Imnadze underscored Central Asia’s strategic importance and the UN’s role in supporting multilateral dialogue for peace and sustainable growth. On the sidelines of the Forum, SRSG Imnadze met with First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin. The discussions focused on the regional peace and security agenda among others. 

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    Young leaders launch Northeast Asian Youth Climate Council

    Young peacebuilders supported by DPPA’s Futuring Peace in Northeast Asia initiative launched the Northeast Asian Youth Climate Council (NEAYCC) on 4 June. The Council will serve as a youth-led platform for dialogue, cooperation, and action on climate and peace in the region. At the launch, members presented a Youth Declaration to the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs ahead of COP17 in 2026.

    Since 2019, DPPA’s Asia Pacific Division, in collaboration with the Department's Innovation Cell, has worked with young leaders from across Northeast Asia to co-develop policy recommendations for a peaceful, inclusive, and resilient future for the region. From concept to reality, the launch of the NEAYCC represents a significant step toward institutionalizing young people’s contributions to regional climate and peacebuilding efforts in Northeast Asia. The launch reflects a growing recognition of the need for forward-looking exchanges grounded in trust, shared responsibility, and the voices of the next generation. 

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    Youth in Central Asia explore AI for peacebuilding

    DPPA’s Innovation Cell hosted a digital dialogue with youth from Central Asia and Afghanistan, showcasing AI tools for inclusive peacebuilding under the Preventive Diplomacy Academy. Participants explored AI tools like Remesh and other technologies including AI, web scraping, and environmental data analysis.  

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    Spain contributes to DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal 

    This week, we thank Spain for its generous contribution of $330,510. The funds will go towards our conflict prevention, mediation and peacemaking work. 

    Learn more about our Multi-Year Appeal

    Next Week

    The Security Council will discuss the situation in Central Afirca and the activities of the UN Regional Office for Central Africa on Monday. The Council will discuss the situation in Iraq on Tuesday and Yemen on Wednesday. 

    Photo exhibit celebrates women peacebuilders

    On 7 June, DPO, UN Women, the Elsie Initiative Fund and DPPA, in partnership with the Photoville Festival, will host the premiere of “Through Her Lens: Women Rising for Peace”, a multimedia exhibit highlighting women peacebuilders and peacekeepers in 11 conflict-affected contexts. The exhibit, which will run through 22 June, will be on view at Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, in Brooklyn, New York. More information on opening weekend activities is available here.

  • 5 июн 2025

    A year after the wave of detentions in June 2024, following more recent detentions and against the backdrop of past detentions, Council Members reiterated their...

  • 5 июн 2025

    As Libyans prepare to mark Eid al-Adha, I extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. This sacred occasion is a time for reflection, sacrifice and compassion—a reminder of the strength that...

  • 5 июн 2025

    The lack of food entering Gaza caused by ongoing Israeli aid restrictions is leaving increasing numbers of Palestinians “vulnerable to starvation”, with daily energy intake now well below what a human body needs to survive, the UN warned on Thursday.

  • 5 июн 2025

    The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts.

  • 5 июн 2025

    In Ukraine, overnight attacks continued into Thursday morning, resulting in 45 casualties and significant damage to civilian infrastructure, the UN has reported. 

  • 5 июн 2025

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged world leaders to revive efforts toward a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning that there is no alternative.

  • 5 июн 2025

    Elizabeth Stuart / UNSMIL

    Zawiyah residents expressed frustration with the deteriorating political and security situation and...

  • 4 июн 2025

    TASHKENT, Uzbekistan

    On 4 June, as part of his regional tour, SRSG Kaha Imnadze concluded consultations with senior...

  • 4 июн 2025

    United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force...

  • 4 июн 2025

    Elizabeth Stuart / UNSMIL

    Zawiyah residents expressed frustration with the deteriorating political and security situation and called...

  • 4 июн 2025

    A draft resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza failed to pass in the UN Security Council on Wednesday after the United States cast its veto – blocking the initiative backed by all ten elected members of the Council.

  • 4 июн 2025

    The United States has vetoed a new draft resolution on Gaza, standing as the lone vote against the text which called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages held by Hamas and others and the immediate lifting of all aid restrictions. Follow live coverage from our Meetings Coverage Section and UN News app users can follow here.

  • 4 июн 2025

    Amid reports of yet another deadly attack on a school in Gaza on Wednesday, the UN’s top aid official Tom Fletcher welcomed growing international calls for lifesaving aid work by established agencies to resume in the war-torn enclave.

  • 4 июн 2025

    Haiti has been gripped by spiralling gang violence ever since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. The subsequent unrest has displaced one million people, more than half of them children, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

  • 4 июн 2025

    GENEVA  – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Wednesday he was shocked by revelations of gross human rights violations uncovered at official and unofficial...

  • 4 июн 2025

    This week marks one year since dozens of personnel from the United...

  • 4 июн 2025

    ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan

    On 3-4 June 2025...

  • 3 июн 2025

    UNRCCA PDA-DPPA Digital Dialogue Connecting AI and Peacebuilding (June 2025)

    ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan

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  • 3 июн 2025

    Journalists in Libya face frequent online harassment, which impedes their ability to fulfil their function as watchdogs against corruption, human rights abuses and other issues, journalists...

  • 3 июн 2025

    DUSHANBE, Tajikistan

    SRSG Kaha Imnadze concluded a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan,...

  • 3 июн 2025

    An aid convoy carrying life-saving assistance for the famine-affected area of North Darfur, Sudan, was attacked on Monday night, killing five humanitarian workers, injuring many more and damaging critical humanitarian supplies.  

  • 3 июн 2025

    UN human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned new reports that dozens more Gazans were killed early Tuesday “trying to access paltry amounts of food” around a private aid hub in the south of the enclave run by the US and Israel.

  • 3 июн 2025

    Nearly 16 million people in Syria need urgent humanitarian health support, the UN warned on Tuesday, as aid deliveries continue amid escalating needs, deadly explosive hazards and a severe funding shortfall.

  • 2 июн 2025

    As Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet for a second round of preliminary peace talks in Turkïye on Monday, rural communities faced their own challenge: finding something to eat.

  • 2 июн 2025

    The UN Secretary-General on Monday reinforced his stand against all acts of antisemitism following the horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, at the weekend and vandalism in France targeting Jewish landmarks.

  • 2 июн 2025

    The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, began today a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior officials.

    The visit is part of the Special Coordinator’s regular consultations on steps to consolidate progress made since the November 2024 Cessation of Hostilities Understanding came into effect and to advance the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (...

  • 1 июн 2025

    A world in which algorithms determine the fate of soldiers and civilians alike is no longer hypothetical. AI-driven drones are reshaping warfare, raising deep ethical questions about autonomy in combat. As international policymakers scramble to set ground rules, the race is on to rein in this rapidly evolving technology.

  • 1 июн 2025

    “I stood helpless in the face of my son's hunger. I cried a lot and told him to drink from our little water to satisfy his hunger,” said Zeenat, a young Palestinian woman speaking to UN News from the battered Gaza Strip.

  • 1 июн 2025

    Amid disputed reports of Israeli forces firing on civilians near a new privatised aid distribution point in southern Gaza, the head of the Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA, said on Sunday that lifting the months-long aid blockade of the enclave is the only way to avoid “mass starvation”.

  • 31 мая 2025

    DUSHANBE, Tajikistan

    On 31 May, SRSG Kaha Imnadze met with the European Union Special...

  • 31 мая 2025

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  • 30 мая 2025
    A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally.

    USG DiCarlo notes "brutal surge in large-scale Russian attacks" across Ukraine

    On 29 May, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said that when she last briefed the Security Council, there was "cautious hope of progress on the diplomatic front to stop the fighting" in Ukraine. However, she said, instead of steps towards peace, the world "witnessed a brutal surge in large-scale Russian attacks across the country." The escalation came after a relative reduction in the intensity of attacks, including a unilateral 72-hour truce declared by the Russian Federation from 8-11 May. The USG noted that for three consecutive nights last weekend, Russian armed forces attacked Ukrainian cities and towns with record numbers of long-range missiles and drones, killing and injuring dozens of civilians. Most of the casualties were recorded in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and Mykolaiv, as well as in other densely populated areas. In total, she said, since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, at least 13,279 civilians, including 707 children, have been killed. The confirmed number of civilians injured stands at 32,449, including 2,068 children.

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    "The two-State solution is on life support," Special Coordinator Kaag tells Security Council

    On 28 May, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process ad interim Sigrid Kaag said that since the collapse of the ceasefire in March, civilians had constantly come under fire and were deprived of life-saving relief. Israel must halt its devastating strikes on civilian life and infrastructure in Gaza, she said. On 18 May, the UN was informed by Israeli authorities of the approval for the resumption of limited aid entry into Gaza. This was comparable to “a lifeboat after the ship has sunk”, she said, stressing that aid cannot be negotiable. On the West Bank, she noted the acceleration of the “de facto annexation through settlement expansion, land seizures and settler violence." The General Assembly’s high-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, to be held in June, must not end up as “another rhetorical exercise”, she said, adding: “Statehood is a right, not a reward.”

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    Peacebuilding Commission's Country-Specific Configuration on Liberia convenes an Ambassadorial level meeting

    On 28 May, the Peacebuilding Commission's (PBC) Country-Specific Configuration on Liberia convened an Ambassadorial level meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and of Gender, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Children and Social Protection, Gbeme Horace Kollie, to consider Liberia's peacebuilding priorities. The Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, a civil society representative, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Liberia also participated. Member States commended Liberia for the progress towards implementing its second National Action Plan on WPS (2019–2024) and welcomed Liberia's commitment to developing a third Plan as well as efforts towards developing a first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security. Member States also noted Liberia’s commitment to implement the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.  

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    Peacebuilding Commission convenes Ambassadorial level meeting with President of São Tomé 

    On 29 May, the PBC convened an Ambassadorial level meeting to hear a presentation from the President, Carlos Vila Nova, on São Tomé  and Principe’s newly adopted Conflict Prevention Strategy and to also consider the country’s peacebuilding priorities. The Conflict Prevention Strategy was developed with close support from the UN System, including from the Resident Coordinator, the PBC and the Peacebuilding Fund, and further also to recommendations contained in the Pact for the Future. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Central Africa and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Abdou Abarry, a representative of the African Development Bank, a civil society representative, and the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support also briefed. Member States recognized that the Strategy will serve as a crucial framework to guide peacebuilding efforts. They also encouraged the provision of political and resource-mobilization support to help ensure its effective implementation. A joint PBC-São Tomé statement is planned for issue.

    USG DiCarlo addresses Jeju Forum

    In recorded remarks to the 20th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity in the Republic of Korea, held from 28-30 May, USG DiCarlo highlighted the need to reimagine approaches to global peace and cooperation. “Innovation for peace is not only about technology. It is about fresh mindsets, new partnerships, and the ways we work together” she noted. USG DiCarlo emphasized that at a time of global uncertainty, regional cooperation matters more than ever, and a stronger and more efficient UN is in the interest of all of us. She underscored the importance of meaningful inclusion of women and youth, stating they are “not just beneficiaries of peace; they are builders of it”.

    As part of its engagement at the Forum, DPPA also organized a youth-led panel under the Futuring Peace in Northeast Asia initiative. The session brought together young peacebuilders Japan, the ROK and China, which presented forward-looking policy recommendations aimed at shaping a more inclusive digital future for the region. From expanding rural digital infrastructure and launching youth-led AI and innovation hubs, to piloting cross-border data-sharing, the youth recommendations offer a blueprint for regional digital governance grounded in equity and collaboration. The panel called for strengthening cooperation in Northeast Asia, including with youth as co-creators of peace and innovation in the digital age.

    Special Coordinator for Lebanon and Special Envoy for Syria meet with Lebanese officials

    This week, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen held a round of joint meetings with Lebanese officials in Beirut. The enoys met with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri for discussions on the situation in Lebanon and the region. Amid fast-paced developments on both sides of the Lebanon-Syria border, the envoys highlighted the importance of harnessing opportunities to advance regional security and stability, including by addressing outstanding issues related to the implementation of United Nations resolutions, in particular resolution 1701 (2006), as well as by addressing border disputes and management, and formulating solutions to support sustainable refugee returns.

    Special Coordinator discusses reforms and resolution 1701 with Lebanese officials

    Special Coordinator for Lebanon Hennis-Plasschaert also held meetings with Lebanese officials this week on the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) and reforms necessary for Lebanon’s recovery and sustainable development. In a meeting with Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Rodolphe Haykal, the Special Coordinator discussed the critical role played by the army in the extension of State authority across Lebanon and the wider implementation of resolution 1701. The Special Coordinator also stressed, in a meeting with Minister of Justice Adel Nassar, the need for the enactment of a draft law approved by Lebanon’s cabinet to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, as well as for progress in the ongoing investigation into Beirut’s 2020 port explosion and judicial proceedings against suspects in the 2022 killing of UNIFIL peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney.

    SRSG Imnadze visits the Russian Federation

    This week, SRSG and Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze visited Moscow for consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergey Vershinin, Mikhail Galuzin, and Alexander Pankin. Discussions focused on regional security, transboundary water, terrorism, and the situation in Afghanistan. Both sides stressed stronger cooperation and UNRCCA’s vital role in Central Asia. SRSG Imnadze also met CIS Secretary-General Sergey Lebedev and CSTO Deputy Secretary-General Samat Ordabaev, highlighting growing collaboration and shared priorities.

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    UNRCCA session reinforces role of youth in promoting human rights

    On 27 May, UNRCCA convened a session of its Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA) on the theme “Universality of Human Rights.” The interactive session, held virtually, gathered 45 young participants from Central Asia and Afghanistan.

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    SRSG Imnadze participates in Forum of Central Asian Women Leaders Caucus

    This week, SRSG Imnadze participated in the opening of the Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus (CAWLC), held under the chairmanship of Tajikistan and within the framework of the High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation. Centered on “Women in Glacier Preservation,” the event highlighted women’s roles in climate resilience, featuring panels on women-led initiatives and gender-responsive environmental governance. The Forum adopted the CAWLC Action Plan for 2025, prioritizing Women, Peace and Security (WPS), climate action, and regional cooperation.

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    SRSG Imnadze highlights importance of regional cooperation

    On 29 May, UNRCCA co-hosted a High-Level Regional Forum in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, addressing glacier retreat and its consequences for water security and climate resilience in Central Asia. Organized ahead of the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, the event brought together senior officials, experts, and partners to explore science-based, preventive solutions. SRSG Imnadze highlighted the importance of regional cooperation, diplomacy, and integrated governance in tackling climate risks. UNRCCA led a session on strengthening policy coordination and transboundary governance.

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    Great Lakes leaders meet to discuss regional peace and security

    On 28 May, government leaders from the Great Lakes region met in Kampala, Uganda, under the chairmanship of President Yoweri Museveni, to discuss the political and security situation in the region. The high-level summit brought together key stakeholders, including UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Huang Xia, as well as representatives from the Africa Union, Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). Discussions focused on the persistent insecurity in eastern DRC. The leaders also reviewed ongoing peace efforts, underscoring the need to include women and youth in peace initiatives.

    SRSG Al Hassan meets Iraqi Minister of Oil

    On 29 May, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), Mohamed Al Hassan, met in Baghdad with the Deputy Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayyan Abdul-Ghani. They discussed issues relating to the energy sector and the efforts to protect the environment.

    SRSG Al Hassan participates in anti-money-laundering conference

    On 28 May, SRSG Al Hassan participated in the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Conference in Baghdad. The conference was an opportunity to share expertise and address confidence building, as well as how to attract investment and international partnerships. Al Hassan said that "the United Nations believes that good governance, transparency and compliance with international regulatory frameworks are not only pillars for the prevention of money laundering and financing terrorism, but also tools to enhance trust building measures between states and institutions, especially in the financial sector, which is the lifeline for economic growth.”

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    United Nations in Iraq discusses supporting Iraqi women’s participation

    On 29 May, representatives of United Nations entities and the Permanent Committee on Support for Women’s Political Participation met to discuss Iraqi women’s participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections.Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Iraq for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance Claudio Cordone and Director General, National Directorate for Iraqi Women, under the Council of Ministers Secretariat Yossra Karim Mohsen led the discussions. Committee members outlined their plans and strategies on protection, training, media campaigns, countering hate speech and providing civic and voter education. UN participants underscored areas where their expert advice and support can benefit Iraqi women.

    Memory, identity and peace: Afro-Colombian Day in Arauca

    On 25 May, at the ETCR in Filipinas, in the department of Arauca, UNVMC joined peace signatories and local communities in commemorating Afro-Colombian Day. This gathering affirmed the value of ethnic and cultural diversity as the foundation for sustainable peace, recognizing the historical contributions of Black, Afro-Colombian, Raizal and Palenquero peoples to the reconciliation processes in the territory. The event included a collective reflection on ancestral memory and the role of ethnic peoples in building a more inclusive and equitable nation.

    Youth cultural expression as a path to peace in Cauca

    On 26 May, the UN Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) attended the "Youth Cultural Encounter for Life and Peace" event in Popayán, Cauca. This initiative, promoted by Pastoral Social, highlighted the artistic and cultural expression of children and adolescents as tools for resilience in the face of the effects of armed conflict. The event recognized the diversity of youth voices that, through art, contribute to building a culture of peace and transforming their territories.

    Progress in rural reform and housing in Antioquia

    On 28 May, in Medellín, together with representatives of the national government, the Government of Antioquia, Proantioquia, Comfama, Hacemos Memoria, the Casa de la Memoria Museum and peace signatories, UNVMC hosted the forum "Implementation of the Peace Agreement in Antioquia: Progress in Comprehensive Rural Reform and Housing." At the event, UNVMC presented the recent quarterly report of the UN Secretary-General on Colombia, highlighting that access to adequate housing for ex-combatants and their families strengthens their ties to the community, promotes local stability, and facilitates their full reintegration into society.

    Women signatories of the peace agreement create gender plan

    This week, in Bogotá, more than 60 women signatories of the Peace Agreement gathered to participate in the crafting of a District Gender Plan, with the support of the Mayor's Office, the National Reintegration Agency (ARN), and the UN Verification Mission in Colombia. In the activity, the peace signatories shared their experiences and challenges in building peace in the city.

    Next Week

    Guyana will assume the Presidency of the Security Council for June.

  • 30 мая 2025

    ASTANA, Kazakhstan

    SRSG Kaha Imnadze, participated in the...

  • 30 мая 2025

    In Ituri, a province in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), intensifying conflict, intercommunal violence and mass displacement are forcing hundreds of thousands of children out of school.

  • 30 мая 2025

    Starving Gazans continue to be deprived of aid as international relief efforts are being severely constrained by the Israeli authorities, the UN humanitarian affairs coordination office OCHA said on Friday.

  • 30 мая 2025

    High-Level Regional Forum “Enhancing Transboundary Cooperation for Water Security and Climate Resilience in Glacier-Dependent Basins of Central Asia" 29 May 2025, Dushanbe, Tajikistan....

  • 29 мая 2025

    UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO’S

    REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON

    UKRAINE

    New York, 29 MAY 2025

    Mr. President,

    When I last briefed this Council on developments in Ukraine exactly one month ago, there was cautious hope of progress on the diplomatic front to stop the fighting.

    Regrettably, instead of steps towards peace, we witnessed a brutal surge in large-scale Russian attacks across the country.

    This escalation comes after a relative reduction in the intensity of attacks, including the unilateral 72-hour truce declared by the Russian Federation from 8 to 11 May.

    For three consecutive nights last weekend, Russian armed forces attacked Ukrainian cities and towns with record numbers of long-range missiles and drones, killing and injuring dozens of civilians.

    Most of the casualties were recorded in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and Mykolaiv, as well as in other densely populated areas. 

    On Monday, 26 May, at least six people were reportedly killed and 24 injured across the country, including in the Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.

    According to Ukrainian officials, with 355 drones, Monday’s attack was the largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

    This topped the previous record from the night before.

    On Sunday, 25 May, 12 people, including three children, were reportedly killed and more than 60 others were injured when missiles and drones hit Kyiv and other locations in the Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytsky, Ternopil, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

    More than 80 residential buildings were reportedly damaged.

    On Saturday, 24 May, at least 15 people, including two minors, were reportedly injured in a Russian strike on Kyiv. Elsewhere, at least 13 people were reportedly killed – four people in the Donetsk region, five in the Kherson and Odesa regions, and four in the Kharkiv region. The Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions were also hit.

    In addition, Sumy region in the northeast of Ukraine has been hit particularly hard by continuous cross-border heavy shelling.

    On 17 May – only hours after Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Istanbul – a Russian drone strike on a civilian bus in Bilopillia in Sumy region reportedly killed nine people and injured seven others. Among those killed were three members of the same family – a mother, a father and their daughter.

     In total, since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, at least 13,279 civilians, including 707 children, have been killed. The confirmed number of civilians injured stands at 32,449, including 2,068 children.

    The overall security situation so far in 2025 is significantly worse than in the same period last year. Civilian deaths in the first quarter of this year are 59 percent higher than in the same period of 2024.

    Mr. President,

    Since my last briefing, Russian regions bordering Ukraine also reported civilian casualties.

    According to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nine civilians were killed, and 117 were injured because of Ukrainian strikes from 19 to 25 May.

    The Ministry also reported that from 12 to 18 May, 17 Russian civilians were killed, and more than 100 others were injured, following Ukrainian attacks on Russian border regions, bringing the total for the month of May to 59 killed, including five children, and more than 400 others injured, including 21 children.

    The United Nations is not able to verify these reports.

    However, if confirmed, these figures serve as a vivid reminder of the rising civilian toll of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, most egregiously in Ukraine, but also increasingly in the Russian Federation itself.

    Let me reiterate clearly: attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law.

    They are unacceptable and indefensible – wherever they occur – and must stop immediately.

    My colleague, Lisa Doughton, of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs will provide updates about the impacts of the renewed attacks on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and our response to deliver life-saving aid to all those in need.

    Mr. President,

    The latest dangerous escalation follows some significant diplomatic developments.

    On 16 May, Ukrainian and Russian delegations met in Istanbul for the first direct negotiations in three years.

    We welcome these talks and commend the important role of Türkiye and the United States in facilitating these discussions.

    While the talks did not result in the much-needed, complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire that the Secretary-General has called for, it is encouraging that the sides have reportedly agreed to continue the process.

    We also welcome an important result of these talks – the recently completed phased exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war on each side.

    We hope that all remaining prisoners of war and civilian detainees will soon return home.  

    Mr. President,

    Throughout the war, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has reported on the human rights violations in the territories of Ukraine occupied by the Russian Federation.   

    The Independent Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, meanwhile, continues to investigate alleged violations and abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law in Ukraine.

    Just yesterday the Commission reported on allegations of systematic drone attacks by Russian forces targeting civilians in Kherson.

    The impact of the war on children is particularly heartbreaking: More than 5.1 million children have been displaced from their homes.

    One in five children has lost a relative or friend since 2022. And the fate of Ukrainian children reportedly deported to the Russian Federation remains a question of deep concern.

    Mr. President,

    The massive wave of attacks over the weekend is a stark warning of how quickly this war can reach new destructive levels.

    Further escalation would not only aggravate the devastating toll on civilians but also endanger the already challenging peace efforts.

    The longer the war continues, the longer its regional and global impacts will be felt, and the more difficult it will be to find a peaceful resolution.

    The United Nations position has been and remains principled in support of Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, within its internationally recognized borders.

    We continue to call for peace in line with the UN Charter, international law and relevant UN resolutions.

    In February, the Security Council adopted resolution 2774 (2025) – the first since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – imploring a swift end to the conflict and urging a lasting peace.

    And soon after passage of the resolution, after more than three years of brutal, illegal war, the global community was heartened by what appeared to be the first sprouts of a potential peace process.

    However, anticipation and excitement quickly gave way to frustration around the world and more suffering in Ukraine following the recent and massive Russian attacks.

    The hope that the parties will be able to sit down and negotiate is still alive, but just barely.

    Serious, demonstrable and good faith efforts are needed – now – to get back on the road that could lead to a just peace. A full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire is such an effort, if only an initial one.

    A peace process will not be easy, and it will take time. But it must not wait. The people of Ukraine, especially, cannot wait.

    Thank you.

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    DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND PEACEBUILDING AFFAIRS

    Annual Report 2024

    Multi-Year Appeal

    Annual Report

    2024 IN REVIEW

    In 2022, the war in Ukraine, the rollback of gains in Afghanistan, worsening violence in Haiti and continuing conflict in Myanmar, Syria and Somalia, among others, took a staggering toll on hundreds of millions of people. Meanwhile, growing global tensions further strained an already weakened multilateral system.

    Unquestionably, DPPA continued to face challenges that at times may seem insurmountable. But even in a global political environment beset by tensions and division, we know that

    PEACE IS POSSIBLE.

    Global tensions impact our resources too. There was a call for increased investment in prevention, peacemaking, and peacebuilding, even as resources are curtailed globally. Last year, the Department adapted its work to a landscape of economic and financial contraction, prioritizing areas where it could have a tangible impact.

    THE MULTI-YEAR APPEAL

    DPPA continued to rely on financing through the Multi-Year Appeal (MYA) and recorded positive results in 2022. Against a volatile funding environment, a record high level of contributions of $36.4 million was received from 31 donors. This is the highest of all MYA contributions in past years and shows a 22 per cent increase compared to 2021.

    36.4 million

    The MYA also became more agile, allowing us to deploy when and where it was the most needed. The level of earmarking decreased by 17% compared to the previous year, expanding our ability to respond quickly and with flexibility to requests for support. With 60% of its funding unearmarked, DPPA was able to balance demands for crisis response with the need to invest in long-term prevention, peacebuilding and sustaining peace.

     

     

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    The present report shows how effective operational deployments and engagement with the right partners and actors can make a difference, all at relatively low cost. The MYA critically augments DPPA’s capacities. As a funding mechanism, the MYA is exponentially increasing our ability to deliver on our mandate. Its booster effect is simple:

    DO MORE, ACT FASTER AND AMPLIFY IMPACT.

    The value dimensions of the MYA are demonstrated in the graph below, highlighting the activities and the capacities funded by the MYA with $1 million.

    OUR RESULTS

    DPPA continued to lead over 24 field missions around the world. MYA funding provides vital operational support to Special Representatives and Special Envoys.

    Our support drawn from the MYA was instrumental to mediation efforts in Yemen leading to a truce in April 2022. While the truce has lapsed, there has not been a major escalation in military conflict. In Sudan, MYA funding allowed DPPA to provide support in critical areas, supporting the ceasefire monitoring mechanism established by the Juba Peace Agreement. And in Colombia, we expanded our support to peace consolidation by verifying two transformational areas of the 2016 Peace and by offering good offices support for resumed talks with the National Liberation Army.

    In a world of growing polarization, DPPA maintained its recognized role of mediator, fielding 400 deployments around the world to support mediation, peacemaking and electoral processes. We deployed staff or senior mediators of our Standby Team more than 132 times at short notice to assist peace negotiations. Deployments are made throughout the world.

    SBT Support by Region

    Americas and the CaribbeanAfricaEuropeMiddle EastAsia and the Pacific54%5%3%5%13%Non-region-specific nature, principally related to capacity-building20%

    Focus of Electoral Support in 2022

    DPPA always looks at electoral assistance with a prevention lens. We provided electoral support to around 50 Member States last year.

    AfricaAsia-PacificLatin Americaand the CaribbeanEastern Europe47%16%4%33%

    We were innovative in the search for lasting solutions to peace and security threats and drastically increased the development of initiatives using new technologies, investing 7% of our MYA resources into new ideas and approaches.

    Investments under our women, peace and security window reached new heights, with close to 20% of the MYA portfolio dedicated to activities in pursuit of the agenda. Investment in the Local Peace Initiatives window grew steadily as we continued to channel resources to grassroots peace initiatives to complement broader national processes. Inclusion, particularly of civil society, women’s and youth groups, remained a key focus of investment under this window.

    When we and our partners speak with one voice, we are better able to encourage conflict parties to pursue a negotiated solution. Partnerships with Member States, regional and subregional organizations, and civil society are all supported by voluntary contributions. In 2022, DPPA worked with regional and sub-subregional organizations in more than 55 of its mediation engagements, to address pressing challenges.

    The nine liaison offices, all funded by the MYA, are essential in our preventive and peacemaking work. For example, our liaison office in Ukraine, provided real-time monitoring and analytical support to DPPA.

    Call for support for additional support in 2023

    DPPA recently issued its Strategic Plan, accompanied by a new Multi-Year
    Appeal, calling for a total of $170 million for 2023-2026.

    Voluntary funding is more important than ever. It continues to demonstrate its relevance, augmenting DPPA’s capacities to be more operational and funding all our work in thematic areas at the heart of Our Common Agenda and the New Agenda for Peace, such as climate security, women and youth and peace and security, and new technologies and innovation.

    As of today, $7 million has been received for 2022, out of the $41 million called for. With a funding gap of 83%, the MYA urgently needs your support this year.

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