"PEACEBUILDING"

Wars, other violence and persecution drove worldwide forced displacement to a new high in 2017 for the fifth year in a row, according to United Nations refugee agency’s (UNHCR) annual Global Trends report, released today. UNHCR

The United Nations (UN) chief of the Peacekeeping Operations told Security Council today that the priority for a peaceful upcoming presidential election in Mali “must be for all actors to work hand in hand to promote inclusive and constructive political dialogue, and the peaceful resolution of differences.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Amid stable security situation in Darfur, United Nations-African Union Support should shift to development, peacekeeping chief tells Security Council at 8283rd meeting.

The Head of UN Peacekeeping, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, told the Security Council that the situation in Darfur has changed “radically for the better” and, as the needs of the people have changed, “the international community must adapt its support accordingly. UNIFEED

Speaking at the World of Work Summit in Geneva, President of Ireland Michael Higgins said “there can be no social justice that is not unlimited, no peace that is not universal, and no solidarity that is not open to all.” ILO

Adopting Resolution 2419 (2018), Security Council calls for increasing role of youth in negotiating, implementing peace agreements at 8277th meeting.

Burundi poised to settle differences and build peaceful future following vote favouring new constitution, special envoy tells Security Council at 8268th meeting.

Delegates praise expansion of efforts to build and sustain peace as General Assembly considers commission’s report at 90th plenary.

Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 72nd Session of the General Assembly.