Fostering peace and security

Maintenance of international peace and security

Context

Multilateral peace and security efforts are under unprecedented and significant strain. Conflicts impose severe human and economic costs, while increasing geopolitical tensions foster uncertainty and hinder multilateral efforts. By adopting the Pact for the Future, Member States reaffirmed their commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and to improving global governance for a just, secure and sustainable world. In implementing the Pact, the Organization is reviewing the future of all forms of United Nations peace operations, to assess how our future peace and security efforts can adapt to evolving needs.

Our goals

We support Member States in advancing international peace and security, guided by the Charter and the mandates of the General Assembly and the Security Council. Leveraging all the diplomatic tools of the Charter and the Secretary-General’s good offices, we assist Governments in responding to political crises and in preventing, managing and resolving conflicts. We promote the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and young people in political and peace processes. The prevention of genocide and other atrocity crimes, conflict-related sexual violence, violations of children’s rights in armed conflict and sexual exploitation and abuse remains central to our work.

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