"PEACEBUILDING COMMISSION - PBC"

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told the Security Council, “The world is facing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War. Two billion people, one quarter of humanity, live in places affected by conflict”. UNIFEED

General Assembly adopts two draft resolutions on protecting oceans, preventing violent extremism, elects five member states to Peacebuilding Commission.

Heightened financing, women and youth participation vital for peace efforts, speakers tell Economic and Social Council, Peacebuilding Commission.

Resolutions on peacebuilding, sustaining peace, United Nations youth office, among texts adopted by General Assembly.

General Assembly adopts four resolutions, including contested text addressing justice for victims of sexual violence.

General Assembly adopts four resolutions, including contested text addressing justice for victims of sexual violence.

Security Council presidential statement calls for bolstered efforts, better coordination to prevent conflict, sustain peace in Africa.

The Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union (AU) Commission, Bankole Adeoye, told the Security Council that “the threat of violent extremism and terrorism continue to loom heavily over the continent and the world at large” and against this global and continental context, “we must redouble our efforts at developing our capacities to sustain peace.” UNIFEED

The Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) told the Security Council that for the first time the PBC has shared its Programme of Work with the General Assembly and Security Council through formal communications, “a major step towards institutionalization of the advisory relations between PBC and other organs of the United Nations.” UNIFEED

Evaluating Peacebuilding Commission’s performance over past year, speakers highlight stronger advisory role, gains in supporting countries emerging from conflict.