The Secretary-General unequivocally condemns the deadly terrorist attack during Friday prayers on 26 December in Syria. He reiterates that attacks against civilians and places of worship are unacceptable. Full statement: www.un.org/sg/en/conten...

We are coming to the end of one of the most challenging years in the history of the United Nations. As tough as the year has been, it has also confirmed the need for sustained investment in peace efforts. Read more in our Politically Speaking Year in Review: dppa.medium.com/working-for-...

As the UN wraps up its two-decade mission in Iraq, we look back on one of the core legacies of UNAMI: electoral assistance. Read how it helped shape Iraq’s democratic processes and the challenges on the ground, in The Expert Take: https://www.un.org/en/peace-and-security/page/claudio-cordone

We thank #Austria 🇦🇹 for its EUR 400,000 contribution to DPPA's Multi-Year Appeal, with dedicated support for our work in Ukraine and the Middle East. Learn more about DPPA's Multi-Year Appeal: https://dppa.un.org/en/funding#Austria #SupportDPPA

The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their support to the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen and their commitment to working towards lasting peace and prosperity for the Yemeni people.   Full press statement issued today 👇

The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their support to the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen and their commitment to working towards lasting peace and prosperity for the Yemeni people.   Full press statement issued today 👇

This afternoon, the Security Council will discuss the situation on Venezuela. Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari is expected to brief. Watch the meeting live from 3 PM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1z773em0o

Thank you very much, #Cyprus 🇨🇾, for your voluntary contribution of EUR 20,000 to DPPA's Multi-Year Appeal, supporting our conflict prevention and mediation efforts. Learn more about our Multi-Year Appeal: https://dppa.un.org/en/funding#Cyprus #SupportDPPA

This morning, the Security Council is holding a briefing on non-proliferation (Iran, resolution 2231). USG for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo is expected to brief. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a/k1a6vhi2em

Briefing the Security Council, ASG Khiari warned that indiscriminate drone strikes and arms flows are driving Sudan’s war. He urged the Council to send a clear, united message: those who enable this war will be held accountable. Read his full remarks: dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-10...

This afternoon, the Security Council will discuss Sudan, focusing on political, security and humanitarian developments. ASG Khaled Khiari will brief. Watch the meeting live from 3 PM EDT: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kenj0uj2

Last Thursday #UNSC held a briefing and consultations on UNOWAS. Learn more about this Agenda Item in Part I of the #UNSCAD #Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/africa#:~:text=soldiers%20and%20mercenaries.-,Peace%20consolidation%20in%20West%20Africa,-2004%2D2007#UNSC#UNSCAD#Repertoire

"This Week in DPPA": Security Council discusses Syria, Middle East Peace Process, West Africa and the Sahel; Secretary-General marks UNAMI’s closure; UNSMIL inaugurates Structured Dialogue in Libya; Reintegration in Colombia and more: dppa.un.org/en/week-dppa...

Thank you, United Kingdom 🇬🇧, for your voluntary contribution of GBP 200,000 to support DPPA’s Multi-Year Appeal (MYA). Flexibility of funding allows us to better plan and implement our conflict prevention and peacemaking work. Learn more about the MYA: http://dppa.un.org/en/funding #SupportDPPA

Last Wednesday UNSC was briefed by outgoing Chairs of its subsidiary bodies, including representatives of Algeria, Guyana, ROK, SL, and Slovenia. For Council’s subsidiary organs in Part IX of #UNSCAD #Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/subsidiary-organs-overview#UNSCAD#Repertoire

This morning, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Hannah 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/k18/k18bi1t554#Libya

#UNSC: last Monday, Slovenia presidency held its signature event, an open debate under #MIPS: “Leadership for Peace” (https://docs.un.org/en/S/2025/788). Explore the #MIPS agenda item in Part I of the #UNSCAD Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/thematic-items#M#UNSC#MIPS#MIPS

This afternoon, Deputy Special Representative #UNOWAS Barrie Freeman will brief the Security Council on the situation in West Africa and the Sahel. Follow the meeting live from 3 PM EDT via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1w3x86isk#UNOWAS

Thank you, to PMUN of #Ireland to the #UN, for your generous contribution to the Trust Fund for Updating the #Repertoire. Your support helps provide information on the evolving practice of the Security Council. Learn more: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/trust-fund

The General Assembly convenes a high-level meeting to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, to mark the observance of the 1st International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations.

This morning, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo 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/k1q/k1q09u36l8#Syria

At a press conference today, Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his calls on all parties in #Yemen to engage constructively with his Special Envoy, prioritize dialogue over violence, and avoid any unilateral actions that could inflame this fragile situation. 🔗 https://t.co/3Sz9R42DnA#Yemen

Deputy Special Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov, briefing the #UNSC today, welcomed the ceasefire in #Gaza and the release of hostages. He called on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and allow the full, unimpeded entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza. 🔗https://t.co/Lw6XIhFn78#UNSC

Last week #UNSC was briefed by a representative from the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT). For more about #UNSC’s relations with its subsidiary organs in Part IX of the #Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/subsidiary-organs-overview#UNSC#UNSC’s#Repertoire

This morning, the UN Security Council will discuss the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Follow the meeting live via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k1shborgpk

The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolution 80/106 on 5 December 2025 which proclaims 14 December as the International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations. Learn more: https://www.un.org/dppa/decolonization/en

Last week #UNSC was briefed by Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Learn more on Council’s relations with regional organizations in Part VIII of Repertoire: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/regional-arrangements-chapter-viii-un-charter#UNSC

Coming up in the Security Council: 15 Dec: Maintenance of international peace and security: Leadership for Peace 16 Dec: Middle East Peace Process 17 Dec: Yemen 18 Dec: Syria (AM) 18 Dec: UNOWAS (PM) 19 Dec: UNSMIL and Libya sanctions 🔗https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/programme-work

United Nations proclaimed 14 December as International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations Learn more: https://www.un.org/dppa/decolonization/en

The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolution 80/106 on 5 December 2025 which proclaims 14 December as the International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations. Learn more: https://www.un.org/dppa/decolonization/en

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Algiers Agreement that formally ended the border conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia. At this important milestone, the Secretary-General reiterates the steadfast support of the United Nations for the Agreement. Full statement: www.un.org/sg/en/conten...

On Friday, the UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution on the 2713 al-Shaabab sanctions, followed by a briefing on sanctions related to Haiti. Learn more about the Council’s subsidiary organs in Part IX of the #UNSCAD #Repertoire: main.un.org/securitycoun...

Day 2 of the 20th Annual Implementation Meeting of the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation is underway in Geneva. Endorsers of the Declaration reaffirm their commitment to credible elections. Read the press release here: www.ungeneva.org/en/news-medi... #DoP20

This morning, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa Abdou Abarry will brief the Security Council on the situation in #CentralAfrica. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT @UNWebTV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15l3m6399#CentralAfrica

“We can continue to build bridges of engagement and work towards our common vision of an Afghanistan at peace, reintegrated into the global community and where the human rights of all Afghans are realized and respected.” - Officer-in-Charge of the UNAMA Georgette Gagnon

Human rights belong to every person, everywhere. Protecting them is essential to preventing violence and building lasting peace. Rights are for everyone — no exceptions. #HumanRightsDay #OurEverydayRights

The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolution 80/106 on 5 December 2025 which proclaims 14 December as the International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations. Learn more: https://www.un.org/dppa/decolonization/en

This morning, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political) and Officer-in-Charge of UNAMA Georgette Gagnon will brief the Security Council on the situation in #Afghanistan. Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN WebTV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1yrnom6zf

20 years, 54 organizations, one commitment: credible and impartial election observation. Today in Geneva, international election observation organizations gather to mark 20 years of the Declaration of Principles. Follow #DoP20 for updates! 🔗 dop-elections.org

Briefing the #UNSC, OiC Kayoko Gotoh said the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine between January and November 2025 was 24% higher than in the same period in 2024. And the figures keep rising as the Russian Federation escalates aerial attacks. 🔗 dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-10...

The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolution 80/106 on 5 December 2025 which proclaims 14 December as the International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations. Learn more: https://www.un.org/dppa/decolonization/en

The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolution 80/106 on 5 December 2025 which proclaims 14 December as the International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations. Learn more: www.un.org/dppa/decolon...

Coming up in the Security Council: The Council will discuss conflict-related food insecurity on Monday, followed by a briefing on peace consolidation in West Africa on Tuesday. On Wednesday, members will meet on the situation in Syria.

📢Today, 5 December, is the birthday of the #UNSC Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council – an annual document published by #UNSCAD that covers the work of the Council. Check out the website for more information: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/repertoire/structure#UNSC#UNSCAD

This week, the #UNSC will visit Syria and Lebanon. Did you know this is the Council’s first mission to the Middle East in six years—and its first ever to Syria? Learn more in Part VI of the #UNSCAD #Repertoire: main.un.org/securitycoun...

In his final Security Council briefing as head of UNAMI - whose mandate ends on 31 Dec - SRSG Mohamed Al Hassan underscored Iraq’s hard-won gains over 22 years, from adopting a new Constitution to the elections this November. Read his full remarks: iraq.un.org/en/306381-un...

This morning, the Security Council will hold its final briefing on the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), which will close by 31 December 2025 in line with resolution 2732 (2024). Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN WebTV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k1brup8z5d

Thank you, Estonia 🇪🇪, for your unearmarked contribution of EUR 15,000 through our Multi-Year Appeal. This will support our conflict prevention and mediation efforts worldwide. #SupportDPPA For more information about our Multi-Year Appeal: dppa.un.org/en/funding

We thank Spain 🇪🇸 for its voluntary contribution of EUR 50,000 to the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). This underscores Spain’s strong backing for a peaceful, negotiated solution and the electoral process in Libya. Learn more about our Multi-Year Appeal: dppa.un.org/en/funding #SupportDPPA

16th UN-League of Arab States Sectoral meeting, on “Cooperation in the Field of Women’s Rights and Child Protection”, closed today in Cairo. Rich discussions on women, peace and security; children in armed conflict; youth, peace and security, and health and humanitarian aid.