The United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial is an important opportunity for Member States to come together in a collective effort to demonstrate political support for UN Peacekeeping and strengthen the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations and their impact on the communities they serve.
In 2023, the Peacekeeping Ministerial will be hosted by the Republic of Ghana in Accra on 5-6 December.
It is the latest in a series of biennial meetings held at the Head of State, Government, or Ministerial level since 2014.
The discussions will focus on concrete measures to improve peacekeeping operations in line with ongoing reform through the Secretary Generals Action for Peacekeeping strategy (A4P) and ( A4P+), the implementation strategy of A4P of the initiative for 2021-2023, which aims to focus on key priorities to enhance peacekeeping missions’ impact.
With missions facing greater challenges than ever, the Ministerial will focus on protection of civilians, strategic communications (including addressing mis-disinformation and hate speech), safety and security, the mental health of peacekeepers, and women in peacekeeping as outlined in the Concept Note.
Building on previous discussions and, taking into account rapidly evolving operating environments, Member States will consider issues such as:
The Pledge Guide and the Uniformed Capability Requirements for UN Peacekeeping Paper provides updated information on the types of pledges that are being sought for the Peacekeeping Ministerial.
Peacekeeping is a powerful demonstration of multilateral cooperation. In this regard, further progress in improving our effectiveness requires strengthening and expanding partnerships, including in areas such as conduct and discipline and environmental sustainability, where Member State support is critical.
All Member States represented in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations will be invited to participate in this event.
With missions facing greater challenges than ever, the Ministerial will focus on protection of civilians, strategic communications (including addressing mis-disinformation and hate speech), safety and security, the mental health of peacekeepers, and women in peacekeeping as outlined in the Concept Note.
Building on previous discussions and, taking into account rapidly evolving operating environments, Member States will consider issues such as:
The Pledging Guide and the Uniformed Capability Requirements for UN Peacekeeping Paper provides updated information on the types of pledges that are being sought for the Peacekeeping Ministerial.
Peacekeeping is a powerful demonstration of multilateral cooperation. In this regard, further progress in improving our effectiveness requires strengthening and expanding partnerships, including in areas such as conduct and discipline and environmental sustainability, where Member State support is critical.
All Member States represented in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations will be invited to participate in this event.
A series of preparatory meetings to be held in the lead up to the Ministerial:
The Ministerial meeting to be held at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana will be held over two days, starting with a welcome lunch and two side meetings on 5 December. The plenary and panel sessions will be held the following day.
Room: AICC Foyer
Room: Committee Room 1, AICC
Introduction: Assistant Secretary Michele J. Sison, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Organization Affairs, United States Department of State
Opening Remarks: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations; Hon. Mavis Nkansah Boadu, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana
Speakers and Panel:
Closing: Deputy Assistant Secretary Ms. Rachel Schiller, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, United States Department of State
Room: Committee Room 2, AICC
Opening remarks: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations
Keynote speaker: General Micael Byden, Supreme Commander Swedish Armed Forces and Chair of the WPS CHODs Network
Moderator: Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee, DPO/DPPA
Panel:
Closing remarks: Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada; Hon. Kofi Amankwa-Manu, Deputy Defence Minister, Ghana
Grand Arena, AICC
Peacekeeping Promotional video
Speeches:
Chair: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations
Panel:
Statements/Announcement of Pledges
Chair: Atul Khare, UN Under-Secretary General for Operational Support
Panel:
Statements/Announcement of Pledges
Chair: Catherine Pollard, UN Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance
Panel:
Statements/Announcement of Pledges
Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana
Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, Minister for Defence of Ghana
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General, DPO
Nils Hilmer, State Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Germany
