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The Primacy of Politics and the Protection of Civilians in UN Peacekeeping

Support to political processes and the protection of civilians (POC) are arguably the two most prominent mandated tasks for multidimensional UN peacekeeping operations. Policy guidance and independent reviews have made clear that politics and protection…
Strengthening Data to Protect Healthcare in Conflict Zones: Toward the Implementation of UN Commitments

Over the past two decades, attacks on healthcare in situations of armed conflict have been reported at alarming levels. By collecting data on these attacks, states can better understand the scale and scope of the problem, protect health services and…
Masculinities in Peace and Security

Gendered analyses of violence often focus narrowly on women and overlook the importance of understanding masculinities. To bridge this gap in understanding, IPI in partnership with the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate…
Lessons from E10 Engagement on the Security Council

In recent years, the ten elected members of the Security Council, now commonly referred to as the E10, have come to play a more prominent role. Although there were previous periods when elected members were active and took initiative, the space for such…
The Elsie Initiative and Improving Mission Environments for Women

IPI and the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Germany, Mongolia, Uruguay, and Zambia to the UN cohosted a policy forum event on November 9th entitled “When We Know Better, We Do Better: The Elsie…

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Panel Discussions 09-19-2022

For Good Measure: Introducing the Multilateralism Index

IPI together with the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the Permanent Missions of Denmark and Finland to the UN, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) cohosted the launch event “For Good Measure: Introducing the Multilateralism Index” on September 19th.The index provides an evidence-based assessment of multilateralism by measuring changes in international cooperation […]
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Issue Briefs 10-17-2022by Agathe Sarfati

Toward an Environmental and Climate-Sensitive Approach to Protection in UN Peacekeeping Operations

Environmental degradation, including degradation caused by climate change, armed conflict, or the illegal exploitation of resources, can be a catalyst for violence against civilians. While addressing environmental degradation goes well beyond the mandates of UN peacekeeping operations, missions are increasingly focusing on climate-related security risks, and several missions have environment and climate-related language in their […]
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Climate Change, Peacekeeping, Protection of Civilians
12-07-2022

Holding and Passing the Baton: Reflections on Ireland’s Term as an Elected Member of the UN Security Council

On Wednesday, December 14th, IPI is hosting a Global Leaders Series event featuring H.E. Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence of Ireland.Remarks will begin at 8:30am EDT Live Broadcast | Watch on Refresh this window at the scheduled time to watch the video. Ireland has served as an elected […]
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Issue Briefs 10-14-2022by Michael Franczak

Options for a Loss and Damage Financial Mechanism

As efforts to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change fall short, discussions around loss and damage (L&D) resulting from climate change have gained urgency. These discussions pivot on questions around financing, which remains very limited. Going into the twenty-seventh UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), the call for a new L&D financial mechanism […]
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The Primacy of Politics and the Protection of Civilians in UN Peacekeeping

Strengthening Data to Protect Healthcare in Conflict Zones: Toward the Implementation of UN Commitments

Masculinities in Peace and Security

Lessons from E10 Engagement on the Security Council

The Elsie Initiative and Improving Mission Environments for Women

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For Good Measure: Introducing the Multilateralism Index

Toward an Environmental and Climate-Sensitive Approach to Protection in UN Peacekeeping Operations

Holding and Passing the Baton: Reflections on Ireland’s Term as an Elected Member of the UN Security Council

Options for a Loss and Damage Financial Mechanism

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The Primacy of Politics and the Protection of Civilians in UN Peacekeeping

Holding and Passing the Baton: Reflections on Ireland’s Term as an Elected Member of the UN Security Council

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Mind the Gap: UNSC Counterterrorism, Sanctions, and Humanitarian Action

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Tipping Points Research Makes Urgent Case for Limiting Global Temperature Rise to Lowest Possible

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