Previous Monthly Newsletters
Under the Presidency of Slovenia, the Security Council held one signature event: • A high-level open debate on Maintenance of international peace and security (25 and 26 September), focused on leadership for peace: united in respect of the UN Charter, in search of a secure future (S/2024/662). The Prime Minister of Slovenia presided over the meeting and the Secretary-General provided a briefing.
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Under the Presidency of Sierra Leone, the Security Council held two signature events: • A high-level open debate on Maintenance of international peace and security (12 August), focused on addressing the historical injustice and enhancing Africa’s effective representation in the UN Security Council (S/2024/574). The President of Sierra Leone presided over the meeting. The Council heard briefings by the President of the General Assembly and the Secretary-General. • An open debate on Peacebuilding and sustaining peace (21 and 22 August), focused on the New Agenda for Peace – addressing global, regional and national aspects of conflict prevention (S/2024/581). The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sierra Leone presided over the meeting.
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Under the Presidency of the Russian Federation, the Security Council held two signature events: • A high-level open debate on Maintenance of international peace and security (16 July), focused on multilateral cooperation in the interest of a more just, democratic and sustainable world order (S/2024/537). The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation presided over the meeting. • A debate on Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security (19 July), focused on the role of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (S/2024/538). The Secretaries-General of the three organizations briefed via VTC.
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Under the Presidency of the Republic of Korea, the Security Council held one signature event. • A high-level open debate on Maintenance of international peace and security (20 June), focused on addressing evolving threats in cyberspace (S/2024/446).
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Under the Presidency of Mozambique, the Security Council held three signature events: • An open debate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict (21 May), focused on the 25th anniversary of resolution (1265 (1995)) (S/2024/359). • An open debate on Maintenance of international peace and security (23 May), focused on strengthening the role of the African States in addressing global security and development challenges (S/2024/327/Rev.1). The Secretary-General provided a briefing. • A debate on Maintenance of international peace and security (28 May), focused on the role of women and young people (S/2024/328/Rev.1). The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique presided over the meeting. View Monthly Newsletter for May 2024.