On this International Women’s Day, the Technical Committee on Gender Equality under the auspices of the United Nations comes together to honour the resilience, leadership and lasting contributions of women across the island. We pay tribute to women whose dedication continues advancing gender equality and empowerment of women, as well as strengthening dialogue, fostering a culture of respect and cooperation, and peacebuilding. Gender equality is…
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Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) is at the heart of the UN mission to prevent and resolve violent conflict and build lasting peace around the world.
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On October 15th, the United Nations in Cyprus through the Office of the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus (OSASG) hosted a unique event at the Chief of Mission Residence in Nicosia, a symbolic place in the…
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In February of this year, I began my mandate, as Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, who asked me to explore if there were favorable conditions in Cyprus for negotiations to resume that would lead to a…
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SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart gave an opening address at the 2024 Cyprus Forum. Representing the UN family organizations in Cyprus, Stewart noted the recent adoption by UN member states the Pact for the Future, a wide-ranging…