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The UN Peacebuilding Commission: from underdog to key player for global peace- Briefing #10 for MPs on UN processes
Summary
09:00 - 10:00 (New York)
Established in 2005, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) sits at the heart of the peace-development nexus, advising UN bodies and helping conflict-affected countries in efforts to foster sustainable peace.
With the 2025 review of the UN’s peacebuilding architecture on the horizon, a number of reform proposals are likely to be considered.
How can the PBC contribute to conflict prevention as the foundation of a more peaceful world?