The Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) was established to assist and support the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) with strategic advice and policy guidance, administer the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and to serve the Secretary-General in coordinating United Nations agencies in their peacebuilding efforts. In the founding resolutions … Continue reading →
The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) is currently supporting more than 120 projects in 25 countries by delivering fast, flexible and relevant funding. Since its creation to the end of 2015, PBF has allocated $623 million to 33 countries to … Continue reading →
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience … Continue reading →
The peaceful settlement of disputes is fundamental to the purposes of the United Nations. The dispute between North and South Korea is only one of many examples where unresolved disputes lead to tension and the possible resumption of conflict. The United Nations … Continue reading →
Secretary-General, in First Address to Security Council Since Taking Office, Sets Restoring Trust, Preventing Crises as United Nations Priorities 10 January 2017 Summary of Secretary-General’s speech and reactions of council members The international community could avoid conflicts by restoring trust between Governments … Continue reading →
On June 30 the U.N. General Assembly voted to cut $600 million from the organization’s nearly $8 billion annual peacekeeping budget. The move comes amid pressure from the Trump administration, which contributes more than a quarter of the department’s annual budget. … Continue reading →
The Agenda for Humanity is a five-point plan to prevent and reduce human suffering during crises. Through its 5 core responsibilities and 24 transformations, the Agenda for Humanity sets out a vision and a roadmap for how the humanitarian system … Continue reading →
New numbers reveal that a staggering 141 million people across 37 countries need humanitarian assistance and a total of $23.5 billion is required to reach over a 100 million most vulnerable people. So far the global appeal is only funded … Continue reading →
On 10 May 2017 Secretary-General António Guterres addressed an audience of over 1,500 at Central Hall Westminster at an event organised by the United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK).
Continue reading →19 million people need urgent humanitarian support in Yemen. Two years of violent conflict have devastated Yemen, leaving 19 million people in need of humanitarian and protection assistance including over 10 million in acute need, many on the brink of starvation. … Continue reading →