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A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. A whirlwind of diplomacy: USG DiCarlo meets with senior officials, world leaders at UNGA79 The General Debate of the…

USG DiCarlo: "The risk to security and stability, not only in Lebanon but also in the region, could not be clearer or graver" On 20 September, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council on the…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. In Libya, USG Dicarlo stresses need for credible and inclusive elections On 8-11 September, Under-Secretary-General (USG)…

“We need an immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, USG DiCarlo tells Security Council On 4 September, Under-Secretary General (USG) Rosemary DiCarlo addressed the Council on the "heartbreaking news" that six Israeli hostages had been…

When applied to conflict mediation and peacebuilding settings, Virtual Reality (VR) can help conflict parties step into their opponents’ shoes and enhance reciprocal understanding of local communities. In this story, we look…

The Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Agreement concluded its ninth meeting on Saturday, 6 July, in Oman. Co-chaired by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY)…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo highlights Afghan women's concerns at Doha III meeting From 30 June to 1 July, Under-Secretary-General (USG)…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo: Restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and Council resolution 2231 remains "unfortunately elusive"…

Kismayo – Starting his initial round of in-person meetings with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Members States, Acting UN Special Representative James Swan today...

On the occasion of “Women in Diplomacy Day”, marked on 24 June, Politically Speaking talked to Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh, who are leading diplomatic efforts in Lebanon and…

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. “No let-up in the killing and destruction” in Ukraine, says USG DiCarlo On 18 June, Under-Secretary-General (USG) for…

Involving people with disabilities in prevention and peacebuilding must be part of efforts to build sustainable peace. But physical, communication, institutional and attitudinal barriers continue to undermine their right to a…