The C-24 Caribbean Regional Seminar will take place 25–27 May in Nicaragua, guided by “Advancing progress, renewed commitments, partnerships and innovative approaches.” A moment to strengthen collaboration and advance the decolonization agenda. https://press.un.org/en/2026/gacol3397.doc.htm

When Indigenous Peoples are excluded from decisions affecting their land, resources and governance, grievances deepen and instability can follow. Read how inclusion, rights and participation are central to prevention and peace, in Politically Speaking: medium.com/p/8b1d9bdb2a...

This morning, the UN Security Council will discuss the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Deputy Special Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov is expected to brief. Watch the meeting live via UN Web TV from 10AM EDT: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k156kn2gyp

This morning, Director for Europe and Central Asia Divisions Kayoko Gotoh will brief the UN Security Council on maintenance of peace and security of #Ukraine. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1opz4bj5u#Ukraine

Sudan remains one of our highest priorities as violence drives the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and risks further regional destabilization.Through the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, DPPA continues to promote inclusive mediation efforts.We seek $1.7M to sustain this critical work in 2026.

This morning, Deputy Special Envoy Claudio Cordone will brief the UN Security Council on the situation in #Syria. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cowp9lyw

On 15 May, the UN Security Council will hold a briefing followed by consultations on the Middle East (Syria). For more on the Council’s agenda items including the Middle East, see Part I of the #UNSCAD #Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/middle-east

On 12 May, the UN Security Council will hold a debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina. For more on the Council’s agenda items, see Part I of the #UNSCAD #Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/europe

Teşekkürler, Türkiye Permanent Mission to the United Nations, for your contribution to DPPA through the Multi-Year Appeal, helping make our engagement on preventive diplomacy and sustaining peace more flexible, strategic, and responsive.  More : https://dppa.un.org/en/multi-year-appeal #SupportDPPA

The Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan De Mistura, echoes MINURSO's deep concern over the Frente POLISARIO’s rocket attack of 5 May near Smara. He emphasizes that this is a time for dialogue and negotiations, not a time for military escalation. https://press.un.org/en/2026/db260507.doc.htm

Under the presidency of China in May, the Security Council will discuss Bosnia and Herzegovina, Syria, and the Middle East. Members will also hold an open debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security:

#Myanmar: The Secretary-General has taken note of the transfer of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to a designated residence. He appeals for the swift and unconditional release of all those arbitrarily detained. Full statement: www.un.org/sg/en/conten...

UN Spokesperson $2.5M from the UN Peacebuilding Fund will support #Gambia to strengthen citizens' trust and public accountability by promoting inclusive access to information, protecting the civic space, the respect of human rights, and enhancing participatory governance. 

UN Spokesperson: $2.5M from the UN Peacebuilding Fund will support The Gambia to strengthen citizens' trust and public accountability by promoting inclusive access to information, protecting the civic space, the respect of human rights, and enhancing participatory governance. 

“Dialogue and diplomacy are indispensable,” USG DiCarlo told the Security Council, warning that continued DPRK ballistic missile launches and growing fissile material production raise serious concerns for the non-proliferation regime. 🔗https://dppa.un.org/en/msg-sc-10147-usg-dicarlo-30-apr-2026

This morning, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo will brief the UN Security Council on Non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Follow the meeting live via UN Web TV from 10AM EDT: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1y2acv1q7

Today at UN Headquarters, USG Rosemary DiCarlo met with Climate, Peace and Security Advisors serving in our special political missions. DPPA remains committed to embedding climate, peace and security into core political work and strengthening prevention.

China assumes the Presidency of the #UNSC on 1 May 2026. See Part II of the #UNSCAD Repertoire for the provisional rules of procedure: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/provisional-rules-procedure#rule4

Briefing the Security Council today, ASG Khiari warned that the Gaza ceasefire 'increasingly fragile' as Israeli strikes and armed activities by Hamas and other groups continue, with conditions in Gaza and the West Bank steadily worsening. 🔗 https://dppa.un.org/en/msg-sc-10146-asg-khiari-28-apr-2026

This morning, the UN Security Council will hold a debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”. ASG Khaled Khiari is expected to brief. Watch the meeting live via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13fqgdv4j

Climate change is a growing peace & security threat, driving displacement & resource scarcity. Afghanistan is on the frontline, with 70% relying on climate-sensitive agriculture. 🔗 https://unama.unmissions.org/en/news/webinar-series-highlights-deepening-climate-pressures-on-humanitarian-needs-and

Hanna Tetteh joined Libyan women to mark National Libyan Women’s Day, honoring their resilience and leadership in shaping a peaceful, unified, and equitable #Libya.

Access the #UNSCAD Dashboard on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) to explore UN Security Council resolutions and presidential statements since 1999: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/research-tools/children-and-armed-conflict

Education is vital for jobs, innovation, and a stable future. On this #GirlsInICTDay, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), our special political mission in the country, urges immediate reversal of the ban on secondary education. #Afghanistan

"Structured Dialogue provides an inclusive platform for the wider Libyan public to shape the future of their country. Progress will require Libya’s political and security actors to work together state-building," said Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya

The largest global annual gathering of Indigenous Peoples is taking place this week at UNHQ in NYC, bringing together participants from around the world to call for greater efforts to protect and preserve their rights. Find out more: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/04/1167337

On 23 April, the @UN Security Council will hold a briefing followed by consultations on Haiti and the work of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). #UNSCAD #Repertoire https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/political-missions-and-offices

This week at United Nations Headquarters in New York, four candidates took questions and outline their vision for the future as they vie to become the next UN Secretary-General. Here’s what to expect, and a guide to more about the selection process. https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/04/1167323

In Mogadishu, Garowe, and Dhusamareb, United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia supported Somali Police Force in delivering four-day leadership workshops. 110 officers (63 women) strengthened skills in decision-making, teamwork, and advancing women’s leadership in policing.  

This morning, Special Representative and Head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) Carlos Ruiz Massieu will brief the Security Council on the latest developments in #Haiti. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kjhvmir2#Haiti

Briefing the Security Council from Damascus yesterday, Deputy Special Envoy Claudio Cordone reported progress on stabilization in #Syria, while warning that economic, institutional and social pressures continue to challenge the political transition. specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/sites/defaul...

This morning, the Security Council held a briefing on UNSMIL and Libya sanctions. For more on subsidiary organs of the Council including committees, see Part IX of the #UNSCAD #Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/subsidiary-organs-overview

This morning, Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Hanna Tetteh will brief the Security Council on the situation in #Libya. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1fwlhnj2w#Libya

Today, the Security Council held a briefing and closed consultations on Colombia. Learn more about this agenda item in Part I of the #UNSCAD: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/americas#:~:text=President%20Salvador%20Allende.-,Colombia,-Identical%20letters%20dated

The Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) and the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) have launched 🎙️Climate, Crisis and Courage, a new UN podcast with the support of the Berghof Foundation. Learn more: un.org/climatesecur...

This morning, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča will brief the Security Council on the situation in #Colombia. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k1h7n19awd

UN Spokesperson: The Secretary-General welcomes renewed dialogue between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, including their 17 April joint declaration and partial airspace reopening. This is a vital step toward rebuilding trust, supporting stability, and improving humanitarian access. 

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMILibya) invites Libyan civil society and community leaders to lead public consultations using Structured Dialogue toolkits. Covering four key themes, these toolkits support community discussions, helping gather recommendations to feed.

Haiti faces rising inequality, violence, and human rights abuses, including child trafficking. Ahead of Thursday’s Security Council briefing on #Haiti, learn about BINUH's work supporting Haitian-led solutions, focusing on political dialogue: https://binuh.unmissions.org/fr

We thank the African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security for hosting a productive 15th African Union-UN-Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms Desk-to-Desk meeting to advance sustainable peace across #Africa.

Carlos Ruiz Massieu: “Only the Haitians have the solutions.” BINUH UN is working to support Haitian-led solutions, focusing on political dialogue, governance, human rights, and preparations for long-awaited elections. Read More: https://www.un.org/en/peace-and-security/page/carlos-ruiz-massieu

This week at the @UN Security Council, Special Envoy Grundberg emphasized the need to safeguard Yemen’s peace process from regional escalation, as well as to maintain freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

On Wednesday, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Pekka Haavisto, participated in the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan in Berlin alongside UN Relief Chief.

Three years into Sudan’s conflict, today’s Berlin conference is a critical moment. UN Spokesperson urges stronger global support for humanitarian aid, civilian protection, and a path to inclusive, lasting peace.  👉For more: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10hzm8uik

UN Spokesperson: The US-convened meeting between Lebanon and Israel constitutes as a vital first step toward ending hostilities and breaking cycles of violence. The UN continues to urge the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701. 👉https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10hzm8uik

Sustained funding for the work of the Personal Envoy for Sudan will be critical in 2026. We are seeking $1.7M through our Multi-Year Appeal to support ongoing mediation, political analysis and reporting. Learn more: https://dppa.un.org/en/document-library/mya-sudan-appeal-2026

Today marks three years since the war in #Sudan began. An immediate cessation of hostilities is essential. A credible path must open toward an inclusive, civilian‑led political process that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people.

No resolution, mediation or verification mechanism can succeed without the parties choosing peace, SESG for the Great Lakes region Huang Xia said, calling on the DRC, Rwanda and all relevant actors to resume dialogue and revitalize the Addis Ababa Framework Agreement. news.un.org/en/story/202...

This morning, Special Envoy Huang Xia will brief the Security Council on the situation in the Great Lakes region. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1jhg5uuhc

This morning, Special Envoy Hans Grundberg will brief the UN Security Council on the situation in #Yemen. Follow live from 10AM EDT UN WebTV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1t08hsarn#Yemen