Benoît Pylyser

Director, Challenges Forum International Secretariat hosted by Folke Bernadotte Academy. RT not endorsement.

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

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!

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

🚨 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

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

📍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.

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

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

[IAPTC @IAPTC_Assoc]

@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

[SwedenUN 🇸🇪 @SwedenUN]

Today Sweden and Ghana, in collab with @ChallengesForum and @KaiptcGh, proudly hosted the opening of the Peace Review Week and the Launch of the key findings from the Challenges Annual Forum 2025.

We thank all participants and look forward to continue the discussions this week.

[GhanaUN @ghanamissionun]

Statement by 🇬🇭Samuel Yao Kumah Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations at Inauguration of Peace Operations Review Week and launch of the key findings from the Challenges Annual Forum 2025
@KaiptcGh @ChallengesForum @SwedenUN
@GhanaMFA @UNinGhana @GhanaPresidency

[Jean-Pierre Lacroix @Lacroix_UN]

With peace ops facing unprecedented challenges we need strong partnerships & the concrete support of Member States now more than ever. Thanks to #Ghana & #Sweden for organizing the 2025 @ChallengesForum & dedicating it to the review on the future of @UN peace operations. #CAF25

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

📌 Save the Date: #CAF25Accra
🗓️ 14–16 Oct 2025 📍 Accra, Ghana

At the 2025 Peacekeeping Ministerial, 🇸🇪 & 🇬🇭 pledged to host CAF25 in support of the UN SG’s Review of all Forms of UN Peace Operations. Together with @KaiptcGh, preparations are underway - see you in Accra! 🕊️

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

Today on #PKDay we honour nearly 80 years of military, police & civilian peacekeepers working for justice, equality & peace🌍

@ChallengesForum proudly contributes to this legacy by advancing dialogue to support #PeaceOperations in meeting today’s realities & tomorrow���s demands!

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

🌍 The Challenges Forum is a proud member of the Global Alliance for #PeaceOperations! Ahead of the #PKMinisterial, we're advancing cooperation, sharing knowledge & fostering synergies to strengthen future UN peace operations globally. More info 👉https://t.co/RCNEpQJCay #PKM2025

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

🕊️As we approach the 2025 #PKMinisterial, the future of peacekeeping is at a crossroads. How should peace operations adapt to new realities to stay relevant & effective?

🎥We asked experts at the #CAF24Berlin to share their insights on the next generation of #PeaceOperations

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

Multilateralism is not just a principle, it's a practice. #PeaceOperations mobilise Member States, & keep UN values alive. The Challenges Forum gather over 50 partners from 25 countries, working together for more effective peace operations 🌍

#MultilateralismDay #DiplomacyDay

[Dr Andrew E. Poku-Yaw Tchie @DrATchie]

Tomorrow, we launch an @ipinst paper on the @_AfricanUnion @UNPeacekeeping approach to #POC. Thanks to my co-author @LaurenMcGowan and all the respondents we engaged with. Internal reviewers @ipinst @jennabrusso @alberttrithart and external reviewers @nupinytt @T4PAfrica

[Lisa Sharland @LJSharland]

Some thoughts from me about how negotiations to end the war in Ukraine may open space for consideration of a @unpeacekeeping mission ⬇️
#peacekeeping #peaceops #Ukraine

[Crisis Group @CrisisGroup]

Much of the best thinking about peace operations in the UN’s history has stemmed from moments of crisis.

https://t.co/XObPAwKRaf

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

☑️"Accountability should to a higher degree be shared between the UN #SecurityCouncil, host countries & #peaceoperations..."

📜The key takeaways from #CAF24Berlin
👉https://t.co/Ko2vjKG4JH

unpacking the #PactfortheFuture &
ahead of #PeacekeepingMinisterial
🙌with: @ZIF_Berlin

[Benoît Pylyser @BenoitPylyser]

Heartfelt congratulations to Jonas Alberoth, this is proof of your important contributions to peace, both in Sweden and internationally! @ChallengesForum @UNDPPA @UNPeacekeeping

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

👏to the appointment of the 8th Advisory Group of the Peacebuilding Fund @UNDPPA
With the @ChallengesForum International Secretariat's Jonas Alberoth as one of the eminent individuals, bringing immense expertise and experience to the table!

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

👏to the appointment of the 8th Advisory Group of the Peacebuilding Fund @UNDPPA
With the @ChallengesForum International Secretariat's Jonas Alberoth as one of the eminent individuals, bringing immense expertise and experience to the table!

[Challenges Forum @ChallengesForum]

2⃣ weeks to go!
📢#CAFBerlin
🇺🇳discussing #NextGeneration #PeaceOperations

🖥️Follow livestream https://t.co/uV355Ge8EY
🙌@ZIF_Berlin @BenoitPylyser
#Peacekeeping #peacesecurity #peacebuilding #PactForTheFuture #Peace