The Financial Case for Prevention: the Role of Macroeconomic Policy in Deterring Armed ConflictA recent IMF paper provides further evidence that the return on investment of conflict prevention can be substantial.Mar 20Mar 20
Spotlighting the Role of Indigenous Peoples’ Peacebuilding for Climate, Peace and SecurityIndigenous Peoples are among those most affected by climate-related risks. But they remain under-represented in the forums and processes…Mar 13Mar 13
With a Quarter of the World Directly Affected by Violent Conflict, a Surge in Investment in…To better prevent and address increasing geopolitical polarization and multi-layered conflicts, the Secretary-General stresses the need for…Feb 4Feb 4
Asking the Right Questions: Working as a Standby Team Mediation AdvisorOften deployed on short notice to provide their technical expertise to parties trying to overcome conflict through dialogue, the on-call…Dec 24, 2024Dec 24, 2024
Year in Review: Working to Tackle Global Crises and ConflictThis year, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs continued to play a key role in how the United Nations responds to a…Dec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
Usando el Poder de la IA Para Impulsar la Participación Política de los Jóvenes en GuatemalaLa iniciativa «Guatemala Joven Conversa» reunió a cientos de jóvenes de todo el país para discutir sobre los asuntos políticos y retos a…Dec 4, 2024Dec 4, 2024
Using the Power of AI to Boost Youth Political Participation in GuatemalaThe “Guatemala Joven Conversa” initiative brought together hundreds of young people from around the country to discuss the political issues…Dec 3, 2024Dec 3, 2024
“Colombia’s Peace Process Gives Inspiration”: Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo Joins Commemoration…On the eighth anniversary of the Colombia Peace Agreement signed in 2016, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo visited the country and…Dec 2, 2024Dec 2, 2024
Eight Years of Building Peace in ColombiaSince 2017, the UN Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) has helped implement the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Government of…Nov 19, 2024Nov 19, 2024
With DPPA Support, Strengthening Women’s Voices in Peace and Security in UkraineThrough funding from its Multi-Year Appeal, the Department organized a conference on women and conflict held in Chișinău, Moldova.Oct 30, 2024Oct 30, 2024