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1 - 7 August 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Lebanon Reactions to Beirut explosions Following the devastating explosions in Beirut…

Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. I thank the co-organizers for convening this timely debate and Foreign Minister Heiko Maas for chairing this meeting. Climate change impacts all of us. Record…

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Syria by Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen Mr. President, Minister, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you on Syria and my effort to facilitate the political process pursuant to…

11 - 17 July 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Afghanistan - Essential role of young women and men spotlighted in Kabul…

3 - 10 July 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Afghanistan – Community support crucial for ending domestic violence during…

27 June - 2 July 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Somalia – visit to laboratory James Swan, Special Representative and…

Security Council Briefing on the Ninth Report of the Secretary‑General on the Implementation of Resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2020/531), Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo Mr. President, First let me recognize the…

Briefing to the Security Council on Peace and Security in Africa, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo Thank you, Mr. President. The Blue Nile, which contributes approximately 85…

20 - 26 June 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Somalia – UN Envoy calls for continued support to help Somalia’s COVID-19…

13 - 19 June 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Afghanistan: Young Afghans speak out for peace – voluntarism in context of…

Interactive Dialogue with the Fourth Committee on “overall policy matters pertaining to special political missions” Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, First, I would like to thank, His Excellency, Ambassador…

Thank you, Mr. President (France, Nicolas de Rivière) 1. Last month, I told you how struck I was by the depth of concerns among ordinary Syrians at the current state and future of their beloved country. 2. A month on, I have…