Securing a peaceful future
Responding to a world in transition
Three takeaways from A New Agenda for Peace
A New Agenda for Peace is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ vision for a more peaceful, secure world. It recommends concrete, clear actions to strengthen how the world works together to meet the security challenges of today and tomorrow.
UN Police: a visual explainer
The United Nations partners with police services globally to maintain international peace and security. We look at one of the vital partnerships - UN Police - and why it matters.
How young people contribute to peace
Young people are at the forefront of advocacy for more peaceful and fair societies. We look at the differences they make - however big or small, they all add up.
Five practical tools for keeping peace
Peacekeepers use many tools to keep and nurture peace in the world's most fragile places. What innovations help them protect the communities that they serve?
Climate, peace and security: what we need to know
Climate change affects us all, no matter where we live. It is particularly devastating for fragile countries and communities already facing conflict or humanitarian crises.
Wars destroy. Peace builds. In today’s troubled world, building peace is a conscious, bold and even radical act. It is humanity’s greatest responsibility.”
United Nations Secretary-General (ANTóNIO GUTERRES, 7 July 2024)
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Women as critical agents of peace
Nearly 25 years after a landmark UN Security Council agreement on women, peace and security, progress has been made but women still continue to bear the brunt of conflicts and remain underrepresented in formal peace processes. Learn more about women as critical agents of peace
