Challenges Forum

Partnership of Organizations from 25 countries dedicated to the advancement of peace operations. Account managed by the Secretariat (CFIS). RT not endorsement

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At #CAF26NewYork, UN leaders, Member States and experts discussed how to turn the UN #PeaceOperations Review into action.
3 key priorities emerged:
🔹 Confronting today’s realities.
🔹 Strengthening partnerships with host countries.
🔹 Building a proactive vision for the future.

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🙌Today, the Challenges Annual Forum #CAF26NewYork opens at UN HQ!

🇺🇳How can #peaceoperations remain effective under growing pressure – & what vision should the next #UNSecretaryGeneral bring to their future?

🖥️ Follow the discussions live, on https://t.co/7FPMfS2teJ

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📍8 October 16:45 ET - we meet for #CAF26NewYork!

Join the livestream, as we explore political support, shared accountability and a future vision for UN peace operations.
👉https://t.co/WjEviZAPM6

🤝Together, we build momentum for more effective #peaceoperations

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Can networked #peaceoperations help the #UN deliver under growing political and financial pressure?

Ahead of #CAF26NewYork, Peter Albrecht & Kwesi Aning explore their potential – and why they are not a solution in themselves.

📖Recommended reading: https://t.co/lEMW6bKXe3

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What happens when host-country consent for UN #peaceoperations begins to erode?
Ahead of #CAF26NewYork, Prof. @CharlieKwame explores this growing challenge – & how stronger accountability & clearer expectations can sustain consent.
📖 Recommended reading https://t.co/aXjLWjnGh1

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6️⃣ days to go – #CAF26NewYork!
Leaders, experts & practitioners are gathering to build political momentum for effective & responsible #peaceoperations.

🎤USG Guy Ryder, USG Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Amb. Lewis G. Brown II, Amb. Gregor W. Koessler & many more will be there.

Join us!

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🇺🇳 When #peaceoperations face growing challenges - dialogue matters more than ever.

🎥 Listen to Challenges Forum Secretariat’s Director @BenoitPylyser & Chair Per Olsson Fridh, DG of FBA, on how next week's #CAF26NewYork can build momentum for more effective peace operations.

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Ambition & resources need to match

Now is the time for UN leaders & Member States to champion the central role of peace operations.
At #CAF26NewYork on 8 Oct, we’ll discuss how to align mandates, political ambition & available resources – for missions ability to deliver on tasks

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🤝Peace operations are strongest when built on trust & shared responsibility.

How can host countries, the Security Council & #peaceoperations build more equal & politically grounded partnerships – with clearer shared accountability for results?

🔴 Watch live 8 Oct #CAF26NewYork

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The UNSG’s review demands a reset of UN #peaceoperations.

At our #CAF26NewYork, participants will examine what can realistically be expected of peace operations under current conditions – and how ambitions, mandates and resources can be better aligned.

📍8 October | UN NY

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Peace operations remain essential – but face growing political, financial & operational pressure.

On 8 October #CAF26NewYork brings Member States, UN leaders & experts together at UN Headquarters to build momentum for stronger, more effective #peaceoperations.
📢Join the debate

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SAVE THE DATE - Challenges Annual Forum 2026

📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York
📅 8 October 2026

“Turning the Tide: Building Momentum for #PeaceOperations in a Demanding World.”

More information coming soon.

#CAF26NewYork

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Ahead of UN SG candidate dialogues (21–22 April), we share a joint message:

#PeaceOperations are central in uncertain times. Despite setbacks, momentum exists to strengthen and adapt them! The next SG can shape what comes next.

Read our 5 priotities 👉 https://t.co/8hDTLwvkH1

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Our annual Partners’ Meeting brought partners from across the globe together, with a shared focus on turning the tide for #PeaceOperations.

Priorities: deliver the best for less, and reinforce that multilateral solutions remain the most viable path forward 🕊️

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🚨 The #CAF25Accra report is out!

The report, 'Adapt and Advance: Renewing the Impact of Peace Operations' captures insights from 170+ stakeholders who met in Accra, hosted by the @KaiptcGh, to shape more effective, adaptive #PeaceOperations.

Read it 👉https://t.co/MtEGMzgmbe

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We extend our sincere appreciation to Ms. @UN_BintouKeita for her steadfast support to our partnership and to more effective UN #PeaceOperations. From tackling mis/disinformation to offering strategic and future-focused insights, her contributions have been invaluable🕊️

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.@UN_BintouKeita, Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général et Cheffe de la #MONUSCO, est arrivée au terme de son mandat. Elle a quitté la #RDC après plus de quatre années au service de la Paix en #RDC. La Mission lui adresse ses sincères remerciements.
https://t.co/kC9B5LQvbB

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Youth perspectives remain essential in shaping the future of #PeaceOperations.

This spoken-word performance by Yasmin Omar, Youth Ambassador UNA Sweden & Associate Officer at Challenges Forum, underscored youths’ determination in pursuing peace at #CAF25Accra.

📽️ Watch below!

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On November 5th, with @KaiptcGh , we launched the #CAF25Accra Key Takeaways at @UN HQ, hosted by the Missions of 🇸🇪 & 🇬🇭.

Discussions focused on doing differently with less: political support, host country engagement, flexible tools & partnerships.

🎥 https://t.co/UBtWmJyBX9

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📍Nov 6, we together with @ipinst & partners gathered leaders, experts & UN officials for a discussion on “UN Police and the Future of Peace Operations”.Exploring how @UNPOL protects civilians,engages communities, builds capacity & adapts to evolving conflicts & lighter missions.

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@BenoitPylyser Director @ChallengesForum Intl. Sec. presents key takeaways & recs. from the 2025 Challenges Annual Forum #CAF25Accra at #29IAPTC anchored in guiding the ongoing review of #peaceoperations highlighting the centrality of continuous investment in #multilateralism