Swedish secondments to international election observation missions in 2022 fba.se/en/newspress/n…

Tonight, I have only one thing to say, from the bottom of my heart: President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine. Give peace a chance. Too many people have already died.

With the death toll rising, we are seeing images of fear, anguish and terror in every corner of Ukraine. The protection of civilians must be priority number one. International humanitarian and human rights law must be upheld.

UN Resident Coordinators across the globe are mourning the loss of a dear colleague, Rebeca Arias-Flores, who gave so much to so many, over 31 years of service to the UN. We are shocked to lose her so suddenly and so unjustly. Our thoughts are with her loved ones. RIP Rebeca

We are preparing a ‘New Agenda for Peace’, and we want to hear from you! We encourage civil society groups and representatives from around the world to submit your ideas to the email address [email protected] in any of the six United Nations official languages by 15 January 2023.

Today’s new threats to peace create new demands on us. My New Agenda for Peace outlines a vision of multilateral efforts for peace & security, based on international law.

Away from headlines, conflict and violence in Myanmar are dramatically worsening, including in Northern Rakhine. I appeal to all parties to ensure the security of civilians and humanitarians, and to neighbouring countries to allow safe access to refugees fleeing for their lives.

Here is my latest publication on the "Nexus between Peace Processes and Constitution-Making in Somalia." I would like to thank Catalina Uribe Catalina Uribe for editing the study and FBA (Folke Bernadotte Academy) for publishing it. I welcome any engagements, disagreements, and critiques. Here is the