Secretary-General António Guterres reiterates it is high time to stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East. He condemns any act of retaliation. Full statement: un.org/sg/en/content/…

Many thanks to the thousands of vibrant young minds who joined us at year's UN ECOSOC President #Youth2030 Forum!

Your passion & creativity are the driving force behind progress toward the #2030Agenda . Keep blazing trails & turning ideas into action, showing the world how #YouthLead 🌍💪

Regional and multilateral efforts are essential to strengthen the role of #youth as positive agents of change, said Rosemary A. DiCarlo.   

She called for more adequate funding to 'translate youth inclusion from a political commitment to tangible practice.”
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Young people play a crucial role in preventing conflict and building sustainable peace. Yet, young voices remain largely excluded from decision-making in political and peace processes.

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Briefing the Security Council, António Guterres reiterated his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in #Gaza . He urged involved parties to promote trust-building, mutual security and regional peace, and to increase efforts for a two-State solution. un.org/sg/en/content/…

This morning, the Security Council will discuss the situation in the #MiddleEast , including the Palestinian question. The Secretary-General, António Guterres, will brief.

Follow the meeting live from 10AM EST: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k…

In March 2024, UNMHA recorded 5 #landmine & explosive remnants of war (ERW) related incidents, resulting in 9 civilian casualties (incl. 4 children)

Read our update to learn more about our work on mine action in #Hudaydah , #Yemen ➡️ bit.ly/Mines_Mar

In his policy brief on A New Agenda for Peace, António Guterres calls for the youth and peace and security agenda to be institutionalized and funded. In his latest report on #YPS , he recommends a set of actions to be taken by Member States: documents.un.org/doc/undoc/gen/…
#ActNow

Our Youth and Peace and Security Strategy for 2024-2026 aims to enhance meaningful youth participation in alignment with the #YPS Agenda. Learn more about how we seek to integrate the perspectives of young women and men into our activities: dppa.un.org/sites/default/…

Funding from the Multi-Year Appeal complements the Peacebuilding Fund to allow DPPA to strongly advocate for the #YouthPeaceSecurity agenda and tap into the potential of youth as agents of change.

Learn more about how we amplify the voices of youth: youtube.com/watch?v=4He8jc…

.Rosemary A. DiCarlo: Creating political space for #youth to meaningfully engage in peace and security initiatives is key.

She called for more action to “meet the aspirations” of youth in the Mediterranean region.

Her full remarks: youtube.com/watch?v=HkJv03…

Briefing the Security Council, Rosemary A. DiCarlo stressed the disproportionate impact of conflict on #youth and the key role young people can play in sustainable peacebuilding, including climate action.

Her full remarks: dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9606…

This morning, the Security Council will discuss the role of young persons in addressing security challenges in the Mediterranean. Rosemary A. DiCarlo will brief.

Follow the meeting live from 10AM EST: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k…

Excited to co-chair the meeting today in Nairobi alongside Amb. Dr. Monica Juma Ambassador Liberata Mulamula Zainab Hawa Bangura and Lady Justice Effie Owuor co-chair of FemWise-Africa, to discuss strategies for women's meaningful engagement in peace processes for the region. #WomenLeaders #PeaceEfforts

Special Envoy Hans Grundberg said he remains focused on the long-term objectives for #Yemen : “an intra-Yemeni political process that results in a sustainable and just peace, addresses human suffering and allows for reconstruction and economic prosperity.”

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.UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is leading efforts in an international steering group set up in 2023 to advance the global five-year strategic action plan on youth-inclusive peace processes. Learn more about our work in the latest report of the SG on Youth, Peace and Security: daccess-ods.un.org/access.nsf/Get…

#Libya : Special Representative SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily briefed on the ongoing dialogue with stakeholders to secure elections and find a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned solution to the conflict. He called on the Security Council to show unity in backing these efforts. youtube.com/watch?v=C0F9wW…

A fragmented world needs a common path forward.

September’s Summit of the Future represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to come together to tackle the challenges of today & safeguard #OurCommonFuture . un.org/en/summit-of-t…

Libyans' concerns about the 'weakening of the international consensus on Libya' are growing, said SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily

'The renewed scramble for Libya, its position and immense resources among internal and external players is rendering a solution ever elusive'
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#PeaceBegins with knowledge!

Top United Nations Representative in #Cyprus , Colin Stewart, welcomed a group of journalist students from the Institut für Journalistik of TU Dortmund University in #Germany 🇩🇪 to learn more about the UN's work on the island. #A4P #intheserviceofpeace #UNCyprusTalks