The UN's top political affairs official on Wednesday stressed the urgent need for better prevention measures to save lives and boost development, amid a surge in armed conflicts worldwide and the unprecedented humanitarian crises they bring.
The UN's top political affairs official on Wednesday stressed the urgent need for better prevention measures to save lives and boost development, amid a surge in armed conflicts worldwide and the unprecedented humanitarian crises they bring.New Agenda for Peace, which mandates effective measures to prevent and remove threats to peace, Ms. DiCarlo said,"ultimately ... prevention is about the use of diplomacy for peace.
"UN Regional Offices in Central Africa, West Africa and the Sahel, and Secretary-General's Special Envoys for the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes all work closely with their regional counterparts, helping to resolve issues that transcend borders, such as farmer-herder disputes," she said.
"Simply put, without half the population participating and deciding, there cannot be sustainable peace," she said, urging greater action to realize the, highlighted that conflict prevention is a part of the comprehensive approach to sustaining peace, one which requires close cooperation between the Commission and the Security Council.
He also highlighted the importance of addressing the root causes of conflict, promoting sustained and sustainable economic growth, poverty eradication and building accountable institutions.
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