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This Week in DPPA: 31 January - 6 February 2026

A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. UN Global Advocate for Peace Maryam Bukar Hassan serves as Olympic Flag Bearer On 6 February, Maryam Bukar Hassan, the first Global Advocate for Peace for the UN’s Peace and Security Pillar, participated in the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan as an official Olympic Flag Bearer. She was selected by the International Olympic…

DPPA is mandated to advance UN efforts in conflict prevention and peacebuilding globally.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. DPPA supports the Secretary-General’s peace initiatives, oversees mediation, political transition and peacebuilding processes, and assists Member States with electoral processes. It also supports special political missions, provides early warning and political analysis, and works with regional partners to address political crises and sustain peace.

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