Since the Security Council first recognized conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) as a threat to international peace and security in 2008, the UN has developed an increasing number of pathways to prevent and respond to such crimes. One of these is the…
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After an overview of the Council’s counterterrorism initiatives since September 2001, this report provides an analysis of the Security Council’s counterterrorism program and recommendations for its improvement, with a focus on the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate.From the Executive Summary: Since September 2001, the UN Security Council and its various counterterrorism-related subsidiary bodies […]
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Effective peacebuilding in the aftermath of civil war usually requires the drastic reform of security institutions, a process frequently known as security sector reform.Nearly every major donor, as well as a growing number of international organizations, supports the reform of security organizations in countries emerging from conflict and suffering high levels of violence. But how […]
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H.E. Mr. Abdoulaye Wade, President of the Republic of Senegal, inaugurated IPI’s African Leaders Series on September 25th with a speech at the Waldorf-Astoria entitled “Consolidation of Peace in Africa and Prospects for Economic Development in Senegal.” IPI President Terje Rød-Larsen introduced President Wade, who followed his speech with a question and answer session.President Wade […]
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Roundtable on the Final Report by the Four Nations Initiative: Toward a Compact–Proposals for Improved Governance and Management of the United Nations Secretariat.The Four Nations Initiative was launched by Chile, South Africa, Sweden, and Thailand in 2005 to assist the efforts of UN Member States and the UN Secretary-General in their endeavors to improve the […]
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