Politically SpeakingFuturing Peace: Cultivating Youth-led Climate Solutions for the Asia-PacificStrategic foresight — a structured and systematic way of using ideas about the future to better prepare for change — can be used in…5 min read·May 7, 2024----
Politically Speaking“Investing in Peace Remains the Most Cost-effective Strategy”: DPPA Launches Multi-Year Appeal…From Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan to Colombia and Mozambique, the UN’s Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs’ funding appeal…5 min read·Apr 23, 2024----
Politically SpeakingYouth Still Largely Excluded from Decision-making, Despite Key Role in Building Sustainable PeaceYoung people play a crucial role in preventing conflict and building sustainable peace. But despite increased efforts to foster youth…3 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
Politically SpeakingAddressing the Link between Climate, Peace and SecurityWith climate change multiplying risks, especially in areas more vulnerable to conflict, climate action needs to become an integral part of…6 min read·Apr 5, 2024----
Politically SpeakingRecycling to boost water security in climate-vulnerable IraqWastewater treatment plants are helping the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) save water and reduce its environmental footprint amid…3 min read·Mar 22, 2024----
Politically SpeakingPeacebuilding Fund Provides Crucial Support, But Needs More Contributions, Annual Report FindsDespite growing demand for peacebuilding support under the Peacebuilding Fund, voluntary contributions dropped in 2023, the annual report…4 min read·Mar 20, 2024----
Politically SpeakingSecurity Council Calls for “Immediate Cessation of Hostilities” in Sudan During RamadanAs the violence in the war-torn country continues unabated, the Council’s members also called for all parties to enable safe and unhindered…3 min read·Mar 8, 2024----
Politically SpeakinginPolitically SpeakingWomen, Peace and Security Agenda Highlights Importance of Inclusion in Conflict PreventionWomen’s participation, protection and rights are critical for sustainable peace. The Agenda has gained traction since its inception, but…4 min read·Mar 8, 2024----
Politically SpeakingAs Russian Invasion of Ukraine Continues, Prospects for Peace Remain DimAs the General Assembly and Security Council prepare to hold meetings on 23 February 2024 marking two years since the start of the…3 min read·Feb 23, 2024----
Politically SpeakingBringing Colonialism to an EndOn the occasion of the annual session of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization, which opened on 15 February 2024, Politically Speaking…4 min read·Feb 22, 2024----