International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Since 1948, UN Peacekeeping has been one of the most globally recognized symbols of the world's ability to come together to help countries move from conflict to peace. UN Peacekeeping: Protecting lives, building futures

As we approach 2026, we look at five events that present opportunities to invest in peace and humanity , and cement resilience in communities everywhere - from celebrating volunteerism and investing in youth and women as the world's most effective agents of change , to strengthening crime prevention, ensuring criminal justice both on-and-off-line. The Peace Outlook 2026: Five moments for global action.

  In 2026, multilateralism faces significant strain from geopolitical tensions, protectionism, and economic rivalry , leading to a fragmented landscape where traditional institutions struggle, but smaller, "minilateral" groupings and flexible arrangements for specific issues like tech or climate are emerging as new forms of cooperation, with leaders needing innovative approaches to address global crises amidst declining trust and evolving power dynamics . The World Economic Forum's 2026 reports highlight this shift, noting steady but evolving cooperation, with a focus on reinventing dialogue and pragmatic coalitions to navigate an "age of disorder" .

 This is the annual handover ceremony of the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 , transitioning from Iraq to Uruguay. Watch the handover Ceremony of the Chairmanship of the Group of 77! Meetings & Events

A side event on the new Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) report on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's violation and evasion of UN sanctions through cyber and information technology worker activities. The MSMT was established in October 2024, following the disbandment of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to UN Security Council resolution (UNSCR) 1874 (2009) . The MSMT aims to monitor and report on violations and evasions of UN sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), thereby supporting Member States in fully implementing relevant UNSCRs. The eleven Member States participating in the MSMT convene this event to engage with all UN Member States and share the findings of the MSMT's second report on the DPRK's violation and evasion of UN sanctions through cyber and information technology worker activities, published on October 22. Member States will have the opportunity to ask questions of the MSMT as well as leading...