Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
Address/Websites
United Nations, New York, NY 10017. USA
Background
The mandate of the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) is to assist Member States in preventing violent conflict and making and sustaining peace in an increasingly complex and volatile global context.Areas of Focus
DPPA addresses the issue of violence against women both during and after conflict as part of its overall efforts to ensure that gender relevant issues and perspectives are fully integrated into the Department’s daily work to promote inclusive conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding. The Department’s main focus in this area is preventing and addressing conflict-related sexual violence as a priority for peace.DPPA is an active member of UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action), which aims to improve coordination and accountability, amplify programming and advocacy, and support national efforts to prevent sexual violence and respond effectively to the needs of survivors.
ABOUT 1 RESULTS
Feb 2008 - Sept 2008
In July 2008, the Executive Committee on Peace and Security (ECPS), chaired by DPA, discussed the issue of sexual violence in conflict and Security Council Resolution 1820 (2008). it was agreed that ECPS would continue to receive regular briefings.
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In July 2008, the Executive Committee on Peace and Security (ECPS), chaired by DPA, discussed the issue of sexual violence in conflict and Security Council Resolution 1820 (2008). it was agreed that ECPS would continue to receive regular briefings. The Under-Secretary-General of DPA sent a note to all ECPS members and relevant field presences requesting them to include a paragraph on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1820 (2008) in their reporting to the Security Council.