Peace and Security

On February 22, 2022, WFUNA hosted the fourth UNSC Exit Briefing with four of the five countries leaving the Security Council after the 2020-2021 term. 

The goal of these briefings is to provide a space for Ambassadors to share their experiences as elected members of the Council, reflect upon successes and challenges, and provide recommendations for the incoming “Elected 10”. This is a part of a series of initiatives that WFUNA organizes to increase transparency and civil society access to UN processes. 

This virtual briefing featured:

The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) organized the Peace Fellows Programme (PFP) from February 14 to 18, 2022. Started in 2020, this short-term, selective program provides a unique opportunity for young scholars to observe the long-lasting effects of war, the local realities of the global discourse on peace, and the recent developments for peace in the globe, with the purpose of building of the capacity of youth to effectively engage peace issues.

Civil Society Dialogue with France, President of the UN Security Council for July 2021

On July 6th 2021, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) organized the thirty-seventh installment in a series of monthly dialogues between the President of the UN Security Council and Civil Society organizations. To uphold transparency and accountability at the UNSC amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSO Dialogue was held online via Zoom Meetings in lieu of its standard meeting location at the United Nations Headquarters.

Civil Society Dialogue with Estonia, President of the UN Security Council for June 2021

On June 2nd 2021, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) organized the thirty-sixth instalment in a series of monthly dialogues between the President of the UN Security Council and Civil Society organizations. To uphold transparency and accountability at the UNSC amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSO Dialogue was held online via Zoom Meetings in lieu of its standard meeting location at the United Nations Headquarters.

Civil Society Dialogue with Viet Nam, President of the UN Security Council for April 2021

On April 5th, 2021, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) organized the thirty-fifth installment in a series of monthly dialogues between the President of the UN Security Council and Civil Society organizations. To uphold transparency and accountability at the UNSC amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSO Dialogue was held online via Zoom Meetings in lieu of its standard meeting location at the United Nations Headquarters.

Civil Society Dialogue with the United States, President of the UN Security Council for March 2021

On March 12th, 2021, the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) organized the thirty-fourth installment in a series of monthly dialogues between the President of the UN Security Council and Civil Society organizations. To uphold transparency and accountability at the UNSC amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSO Dialogue was held online via Zoom Meetings in lieu of its standard meeting location at the United Nations Headquarters.

On 17 February, 2021, the third UNSC Exit Briefing was held with all five countries leaving the Security Council after the 2019-2020 term. This briefing featured H.E. Mr. Phillippe Kridelka, Permanent Representative of Belgium; H.E. Mr. José Singer, Special Envoy of the Dominican Republic to the UN Security Council; H.E. Mr. Christoph Heusgen, Permanent Representative of Germany; H.E. Mr. Dian Triansyah Djani, Permanent Representative of Indonesia; and H.E. Mr. Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa. WFUNA’s Secretary-General, Mr.