"DEPARTMENT OF PEACE OPERATIONS - DPO"

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Ahead of the third anniversary since Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) was launched by Secretary-General António Guterres, Peacekeeping Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, “A4P is a comprehensive initiative. It’s about improving performance; it’s about improving the impact of peacekeeping; It’s about improving the safety and security of our peacekeepers, but it’s also the protection of the communities we serve.” UNIFEED

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix told the Security Council that despite a “very fragile situation,” the Central African Republic “is on track to successfully conclude a democratic transfer of power within the constitutional timeline, which is a major achievement.” UNIFEED

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said that “in addition to overcoming the risk of paralysis resulting from COVID-19” peacekeeping missions, “have also had to face very serious and unpredicted events in many of our mission settings.” UNIFEED

Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Bintou Keita said, “for societies recovering from conflict and instability, Security Sector Reform holds a great promise” in creating a “safe and secure environment where the rule of law, economic and social development and trade can take root for the benefit of states and their people.” UNIFEED

Peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix told the Security Council that despite, the COVID-19 pandemic, “counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel have actually intensified.” UNIFEED

Addressing the annual briefing of police commissioners from UN peace operations to the Security Council, a top UN peacekeeping official said the Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative, “aims to refocus peacekeeping on realistic expectations, make peacekeeping missions stronger and safer, and mobilize greater support for political solutions, for well-equipped, well-trained forces.” UNIFEED

Addressing a virtual high-level dialogue on Women, Peace and Security, Peacekeeping Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, “there can be no sustainable peace if women are not fully involved as active players in bringing about peace.” UNIFEED

Marking 20 years since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, Secretary-General António Guterres said its adoption “was a ground-breaking step for women’s leadership and participation.” UNIFEED / UNFICYP / UNAMID / MINUSCA / MINUSMA

A top United Nations official told the Security Council that the climate emergency “is a danger to peace,” as climate change exacerbates existing risks of conflict “and creates new ones.” UNIFEED