The twin resolutions on the UN Peacebuilding Architecture are adopted!
Denmark is again sitting at the Council, as we did 20 years ago, when the Architecture was first established. Important recommitment to prevent violent conflict and build peace.
International Day of Peace takes place amid an increase in violent conflicts and deteriorating humanitarian situations.
At the #UNSC, DK is working to adapt the UN conflict response & prevention to new realities.
The words of Maryam Bukar Hassan, bring hope and determination.
#UNSC adopts a presidential statement on the 2025 UN Peacebuilding Architecture review.
🇩🇰 joins council members in welcoming the progress made on the sustaining peace resolutions and looks forward to a review, which can further strengthen the #peacebuilding capacity of the UN.
UN member countries adopted the landmark Pact for the Future on Sunday.
The agreement will pave the way for greater international cooperation for #OurCommonFuture.
https://t.co/ukoZDbJkYV
Summit of the Future opened with @UN member states adopting the Pact for the Future 👏
As stated by SG @antonioguterres “21stcentury challenges require 21st century solutions.”
At the annual @UN General Assembly debate on Peacebuilding, the Nordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮 🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 suggest to,
➡️#InvestinPeace
➡️Prioritize prevention
➡️Partner w civil society
➡️Foster inclusion
➡️Enhance coherent approaches
Statement delivered by 🇩🇰➡️https://t.co/lPeleKTCi2
📣A Historic Day! 📣
🇩🇰 is elected for the Security Council 2025-26. Thank you to @UN member states for the support and the trust you have shown us🌍🌎🌏#DK4UNSC
Congratulations to 🇬🇷🇵🇰🇵🇦🇸🇴. Looking forward to the future important cooperation with you & other #UNSC members!🇺🇳
Today, at the #UNSC, the Nordic countries 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 reaffirm our commitment to supporting & promoting the role of women & young people. We can only expect #peace to last when the whole of society can participate🕊️
Full statement➡️https://t.co/LFroWNnCdW
#WPS#Youth4Peace
📢Secretary-General's Report on the Peacebuilding Fund 2023
☑️The Peacebuilding Fund approved support amounting to $202 million in 36 countries and territories.
https://t.co/pDw48nkTgp
#PBFresults#InvestInPeace
2024 is an important year for peacebuilding in the UN with the negotiation of the Pact for the Future & preparations for the 2025 review of the Peacebuilding Architecture.
Spoke on behalf of @Denmark_UN at @UNPeacebuilding Commission ➡️ https://t.co/jZ6HQ4xrjt
At the #WomenPeaceSecurity meeting of the @UNPeacebuilding Commission, 🇩🇰 amb. @CMarkusLassen recommended action on #WPS in relation to localization, participation and protection🕊️
Statement➡️https://t.co/hdvxuEI3Gm
How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council?
Institutions must reflect today’s world, not that of 80 years ago.
September’s Summit of the Future will be an opportunity to consider global governance reforms & re-build trust.
Historic agreement by the UN’s 5th Committee today to provide $50m per year in predictable financing from assessed contributions for the Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund. The agreement was unanimous: all member states agree to #investinpeace . Congrats to all!
Important discussion on the role of youth cross-border projects in dealing with the past, fostering mutual understanding and a shared future.
Delivered 🇩🇰 remarks at #Youth4peace event incl. examples of @danskungdom & @DanishMFA collaboration.
#DK4UNSC@Denmark_UN
In conflict-affected societies, we see how people take action to build bridges between communities, address grievances & find joint solutions. They act for peace.
🇩🇰Permanent Rep. Amb. @CMarkusLassen emphasizes Denmark’s commitment to UN prevention & peacebuilding efforts.
.#DYK that Denmark🇩🇰 was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Peacebuilding Fund? Denmark had the presidency of the Security Council when the @UNPeacebuilding Architecture was established in 2005.
#InvestInPeace
At today’s meeting between the #PeacebuildingCommission and the @UNPeacebuilding Fund advisory group, 🇩🇰 highlighted the importance of climate-sensitive, cross-border and local peacebuilding initiatives, supported by adequate, predictable and sustained funding.
Young people in Guidimakha region in Mauritania are engaging in civic and human rights education and taking initiatives to foster peaceful coexistence ⬇️
#Youth4Peace
The @UNPeacebuilding Fund partner delegation meets with the communities in Sélibaby🇲🇷.
Together w/ @UNHumanRights@UNICEF@UNFPA we are helping strengthen access to civil status, conflict prevention, and reduce land exploitation for women and youth.
Important conflict prevention & natural resource management efforts in the border areas of Mali & Mauritania.
We met with representatives of the communities & learned about their initiatives & listened to their hopes for the future ⬇️
#InvestinPeace@Denmark_UN
In Melgué🇲🇷, PBF donor partners, Advisory Group members & ASG @ElizabethSpehar interacted w/ members of village committees, Dimitra clubs & local authorities.
PBF is working w/ @UNmigration & @FAO to strengthen prevention & management of conflicts along Mauritanian-Malian border.
We must prioritize prevention.
In Mauritania, #peacebuilding projects assist to address climate-related peace & security risks, promote inclusion & social cohesion, and address the needs of communities in border areas.
🇩🇰 @UNPeacebuilding Fund visit to 🇲🇷