International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

As part of the 50 Years, 50 Faces: The Sahrawi Exile – A Lifetime in Resilience exhibition at UN Headquarters (26–30 October 2026), Member States and CSO partners will convene this high-level panel on 28th October 2026, ahead of the scheduled expiry of MINURSO's mandate on 31 October 2026. 2026 marks sixty-three years of UN engagement on Western Sahara , affirming the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination. 2025 marked fifty years since the conflict in Western Sahara began, causing the ongoing plight of the Sahrawi people. More than half a century later, approximately 173,000 Sahrawi refugees remain in protracted displacement in Tindouf Camps in Algeria, facing ongoing humanitarian challenges in food, health, education, and infrastructure. Their prolonged exile underscores the urgency of renewed international engagement. ​ The exhibition “50 Years, 50 Faces: The Sahrawi Exile – A Lifetime in Resilience” commemorates this milestone and honors the resilience of the Sahrawi p...

The side-event, organized by the Russian Federation, focuses on the tangible practical dimension and real-world implications associated with the Responsibility of International Organizations . Organizer's description: "The side-event will examine Responsibility of International Organizations , a topic currently on the agenda of the UNGA Sixth Committee and the subject of draft articles prepared by the International Law Commission . The central aim of the event is to demonstrate that this issue has an immediate and tangible practical dimension: international organizations play an increasingly important role in international affairs and, in exercising their functions, frequently make decisions and undertake activities that may have significant consequences for States and other actors. Questions concerning their responsibility therefore deserve renewed attention and discussion, and this event will provide a timely platform to explore both the legal framework and its real-world...

The event is designed to showcase the model as an international ecosystem where scientific excellence, international cooperation and science diplomacy are closely interconnected. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Research and Innovation Ecosystem of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy - Trieste as a Science Hub for Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development! Meetings & Events

The Challenges Annual Forum 2026 ( CAF26 ) will bring a platform for candid dialogue at a time when peace operations are facing increasingly complex environments, shrinking resources, and growing needs and expectations. This year's theme: " Turning the Tide: Building Momentum for Peace Operations in a Demanding World " will focus on the realities of peace operations today and how to build momentum for effective, adaptable, and well-supported multilateral responses. Against the backdrop of the Review on the Future of All Forms of UN Peace Operations, and prior to the appointment of a new Secretary-General, CAF26 will provide a unique opportunity to reaffirm the central role of peace operations as an essential tool for maintaining international peace and security . Watch the Challenges Annual Forum 2026 - Turning the Tide: Building Momentum for Peace Operations in a Demanding World! Meetings & Events