Politically SpeakingShifting Mindsets: Integrating Virtual Reality in Conflict Mediation and PeacebuildingWhen applied to conflict mediation and peacebuilding settings, Virtual Reality (VR) can help conflict parties step into their opponents’…Jul 10Jul 10
Politically Speaking“Diplomacy Means Leaving No Stone Unturned”On the occasion of “Women in Diplomacy Day”, marked on 24 June, Politically Speaking talked to Special Coordinator Jeanine…Jun 24Jun 24
Politically SpeakingEnsuring the Equal Participation of People with Disabilities in Peace ProcessesInvolving people with disabilities in prevention and peacebuilding must be part of efforts to build sustainable peace. But physical…Jun 20Jun 20
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…May 7May 7
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…Apr 23Apr 23
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…Apr 18Apr 18
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…Apr 5Apr 5
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…Mar 22Mar 22
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…Mar 20Mar 20
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…Mar 8Mar 8
