In Focus
Peace and Security
This beat covers conflict resolution, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding activities; women’s involvement in peace and security; and efforts by individuals and governments to finally ‘Silence the Guns’ in Africa.
25 years on: Why peace needs women at the table
As conflicts surge and peacebuilding funds shrink, advocates warn that ignoring women’s role in peace processes risks making wars longer and peace more fragile.
80 years on, what has the UN done for the world?
The UN’s 80th anniversary highlights its role in shaping peace, security, development, and human rights since 1945. Expert Natalie Samarasinghe reflects on its achievements, from peacekeeping and eradicating smallpox to advancing women’s rights and driving the MDGs and SDGs.
A Poet’s Peace
Peace & Security
Nigerian artist becomes UN’s first Global Advocate for Peace.
Editor Picks
The list of efforts countries will have to make to mitigate the pandemic impact is very long.
Dr. Rokhiatou Babio is one of the few women in her country spearheading a medical team on the COVID-19 frontline.
African countries need strong policy actions and further support from the international community in averting a debt crisis and protracted low growth
