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How a Special Envoy for Future Generations Could Help Rescue UN80 from Itself - IPI Global Observatory

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 2d

🌍 16 events. Countless conversations. One shared vision: building a more inclusive, courageous, and collaborative multilateral system.
The energy during #UNGA80 was electric.
Grateful to our partners & collaborators who made it all possible.

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 5d

🔔 New on the GO: Adam Day argues that appointing a UN envoy for future generations could give UN80 the vision, prioritization, and transparency it lacks.

👉 http://bit.ly/3WmZTRC
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Adam Day argues that a special envoy for future generations could provide the vision UN80 needs.

Being Present Where It Counts: Peacekeeping Responsiveness to Violence against Civilians - International Peace Institute

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 5d

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Lisa Hultman & Ornella Corsant-Colat show that peacekeepers often redeploy to areas of recent violence. Protecting civilians requires flexibility and mandates that enable dynamic deployments.

👉 bit.ly/3KFFlRP

An issue brief on peacekeepers’ responsiveness to violence against civilians.

One Compact Too Far: UN80 and the Humanitarian Reform Malaise - IPI Global Observatory

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 6d

🔔 New on the GO: Damian Lilly argues that the New Humanitarian Compact is cosmetic, avoiding structural reform. He calls for a more people-centered, locally led humanitarian response.

👉 http://bit.ly/46MVT1F

Damian Lilly argues that the New Humanitarian Compact avoids structural reform and risks deeper malaise.

Political Solutions to Political Problems: UN Peacekeeping Operations and Dialogue-Based Protection of Civilians in Communal Conflicts - International Peace Institute

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for a policy forum on Reflecting on 25 Years of the WPS Agenda: Lessons Learned from Gender Research and UN Peace Operations.

📍 Oct. 9th | 1:00pm

👉 Register here: http://bit.ly/4pPq3dl

💬 French interpretation available for Zoom participants.

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 7d

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Allard Duursma on how MINUSCA’s dialogue-based approach in Batangafo reduced communal violence in CAR. Protecting civilians requires political—not just military—solutions.

👉 http://bit.ly/46tsolg

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An issue brief on dialogue-based approaches to protecting civilians in communal conflicts.

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 7d

On the margins of #UNGA80, we hosted “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress” with Doha Forum @stimsoncenter.bsky.social & partners—wrapping up the launch of the Future of International Cooperation Report 2025 (FIC’25).
📺 www.ipinst.org/2025/09/just...
📄Report dohaforum.org/docs/default...

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 7d

🇺🇳 On the UN’s 80th anniversary, we hosted a timely forum on the future of multilateralism with @theelders.bsky.social
📺 Watch the full replay:
www.ipinst.org/2025/09/the-...
📄 Download The Elders’ new Multilateralism Policy Position Paper:
theelders.org/Multilateral...

UN80: The Secretary-General’s Revised Budget Will Do More Harm Than Good - IPI Global Observatory

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 8d

🔔 New on the GO: Eugene Chen argues the UN80 revised budget risks worsening the liquidity crisis and weakening the UN.

👉 http://bit.ly/46v8Sq0

Eugene Chen argues that the UN80 revised budget will do more harm than good, risking deeper crisis.

The Role of Ad Hoc Security Initiatives and Enterprise Security Arrangements in the Protection of Civilians in Africa - International Peace Institute

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 8d

On the margins of #UNGA80, we convened the 8th Annual Women, Peace and Leadership Symposium—a space dedicated to amplifying women’s leadership at every level of peace & security.
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Watch here: www.ipinst.org/2025/09/wome...

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 8d

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Andrew E. Yaw Tchie on why Africa’s ad hoc security initiatives and enterprise arrangements often fail to protect civilians—and how integrating AU/UN standards and civilian components can change that.

👉 www.ipinst.org/2025/09/ad-h...

An issue brief on the challenges faced by ASIs and ESAs in implementing POC.

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 12d

🇺🇳 How can we ensure the next UNSG is chosen through a process that is transparent, inclusive, & equitable? During HLW, IPI & partners brought together global leaders & civil society around this defining question for the future of multilateralism.
@una-uk.bsky.social @estoniaun.bsky.social

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 12d

#HappeningNow: Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress

Grateful for our partnership with Doha Forum, @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, and Global Institute for Strategic Research.

www.youtube.com/live/bKQYT9t...

Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress

#HappeningNow: UN80 – Charting a Path for the Future of Multilateralism

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 12d

On the margins of #UNGA80, together with our Board Member, H.E. Badr Jafar 🇦🇪, we hosted a timely conversation on how philanthropy, business, and social entrepreneurship can drive impact for the public good — particularly as traditional funding for humanitarian aid and development declines.

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 13d

#HappeningNow: The UN at 80 – Charting a Path for the Future of Multilateralism

🤝 Grateful for our continued partnership with @theelders.bsky.social!

👉 www.youtube.com/live/W-skudP...

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 13d

In collaboration with the Government of South Africa, the African Union, & the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, we hosted the first Ministerial dinner on Africa & the Global Order: “Reform of the Global Financial Architecture: G20 Imperatives for Sustainable Debt & Inclusive Growth” #UNGA80

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 13d

🔔 IT'S FRIDAY: 📅 Sept. 26 | ⏰ 9.00 AM EDT | 📍 Hybrid

Join us and our speakers to explore collective global & regional efforts to close justice gaps within and between countries.
👉🏼 Register here to attend: www.ipinst.org/2025/09/just...
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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 13d

🔔 #HappeningNow: Women Building Peace in an Age of Crises and Armed Conflicts: How Feminist Approaches to Foreign Policy Can Advance Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

📍WATCH LIVE on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1jmthfv5c
#UNGA #WPS

#HappeningNow: Global Leaders Series – Insights from The Business of Philanthropy

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 14d

Last night, we hosted a reception for the international climate community assembled in New York for #UNGA80 and #NYClimateWeek.
Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Simon Stiell, and Special Advisor to the Secretary General on Climate Action, Selwin Hart, joined us!

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 14d

#HappeningNow: Global Leaders Series: Insights from The Business of Philanthropy👇
www.youtube.com/live/b4yaA05...

Women’s Leadership for International Peace and Security

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 14d

IT'S THURSDAY: 📅 Sept 25 | ⏰ 1:00 PM EDT | 📍 Hybrid
Join us and our speakers for a co-hosted policy forum with @theelders.bsky.social, “The UN at 80: Charting a Path for the Future of Multilateralism.”
👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eabCAcqQ

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International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 14d

#HappeningNow: Women, Peace, and Leadership Symposium on Women’s Leadership for International Peace and Security👇
www.youtube.com/live/sFUZnIr...