"POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION"

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said, despite worrisome developments, “the people of Africa are determined to work relentlessly for a more prosperous, sustainable and peaceful continent,” and noted a “growing cooperation between the United Nations, the African Union, and sub-regional organizations on sustainable development, elections and peace processes.” UNIFEED

Addressing the Security Council annual debate on women, peace and security Secretary-General António Guterres said, “today, women’s leadership is a cause, tomorrow, it must be the norm,” stressing that “we can no longer exclude one half of humanity from international peace and security.” UNIFEED

Addressing root causes of conflict vital for sustaining peace as COVID-19 reverses peacebuilding gains, facilitates intolerance, speakers warn Security Council.

Senior official in Democratic Republic of the Congo spotlights violence in eastern provinces, outlines mission transition plans, briefing Security Council.

In post-conflict states, engagement with local actors must continue through transition period and beyond, Secretary-General tells Security Council.

Women across South Sudan suffered immense harm as the result of the civil war. Many lost their lives, their families, their homes, and their jobs. Three years after the signing of the peace deal, they are playing a significant role in the recovery and rebuilding effort. UNMISS

As South Sudan approaches its 10th anniversary of its independence from its northern neighbor Sudan, the world’s newest nation is making the difficult transition from war to a sustainable, durable peace. With more than 70 per cent of the country’s population being under 30, young people lie at the heart of galvanizing ongoing peace processes in South Sudan. UNMISS

Press Conference by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations on the situation in Libya.

Top official calls upon Security Council to deploy more peacekeepers in Central African Republic, amid post-election surge in violence.

Briefing by Jerry Matthews Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the South Africa Security Council Presidency during the month of December 2020.