"PEACEBUILDING"

Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that when a UN peacekeeping or political mission comes to an end, the transition is “a moment of hope, potential and promise” but mission transitions “also pose risks” as “strategic gains achieved during decades of international support can hang in the balance.” UNIFEED

Youth, peace, security agenda starting to make difference for young people in conflict zones, but much work remains, advocates tell Security Council at 8577th meeting.

The UN Youth Envoy told the Security Council that young people must not must not only be engaged as “beneficiaries, but as equal partners in all our efforts, especially in our efforts to prevent conflict and build peace.” UNIFEED

Complete ‘unfinished business’ of protecting female sexual, reproductive health Rights, speakers urge as anniversary meeting for Population Conference ends at 99th resumed plenary meeting.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing Security Council on Ukraine, Under-Secretary-General expresses concern over language law, ceasefire violations at 8575th meeting.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

At the request of Russia, the UN Security Council met today to discuss a new law entering in force in Ukraine, instating the Ukrainian language as the sole official language in the country, requiring that it be used in the public sector. UNIFEED

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) officially opened its first base on the Western side of the Nile aimed at supporting peacebuilding effort and in hopes to “attract humanitarians into the area.” UNMISS

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