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We, the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions (GID), reiterate our call for cooperation and dialogue, especially across conflict lines, during this global pandemic. The GID format remains a crucial venue to…

22 - 28 August 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Interview with the Resident Coordinator in Chad In the video series…

15 - 21 August 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Peacebuilding - Interview with the Resident Coordinator in The Gambia In…

Security Council Briefing on Syria, Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen Thank you so much Mr. President As I brief you today, I remain acutely conscious of the deep suffering of the Syrian people, who in this decade experienced…

8 - 14 August 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Afghanistan – Access to information more urgent than ever during COVID-19…

1 - 7 August 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Lebanon Reactions to Beirut explosions Following the devastating explosions in Beirut…

Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. I thank the co-organizers for convening this timely debate and Foreign Minister Heiko Maas for chairing this meeting. Climate change impacts all of us. Record…

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Syria by Special Envoy Geir O. Pedersen Mr. President, Minister, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you on Syria and my effort to facilitate the political process pursuant to…

11 - 17 July 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Afghanistan - Essential role of young women and men spotlighted in Kabul…

3 - 10 July 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Afghanistan – Community support crucial for ending domestic violence during…

27 June - 2 July 2020 This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. COVID-19 Somalia – visit to laboratory James Swan, Special Representative and…

Security Council Briefing on the Ninth Report of the Secretary‑General on the Implementation of Resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2020/531), Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo Mr. President, First let me recognize the…