Challenges Forum

At #CAF26NewYork, UN leaders, Member States and experts discussed how to turn the UN #PeaceOperations Review into action. 3 key priorities emerged: 🔹 Confronting today’s realities. 🔹 Strengthening partnerships with host countries. 🔹 Building a proactive vision for the future.

🙌Today, the Challenges Annual Forum #CAF26NewYork opens at UN HQ! 🇺🇳How can #peaceoperations remain effective under growing pressure – & what vision should the next #UNSecretaryGeneral bring to their future? 🖥️ Follow the discussions live, on lnkd.in/dtQF5QDe

📍8 October 16:45 ET - we meet for #CAF26NewYork! Join the livestream, as we explore political support, shared accountability and a future vision for UN peace operations. 👉webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1… 🤝Together, we build momentum for more effective #peaceoperations

Can networked #peaceoperations help the #UN deliver under growing political and financial pressure? Ahead of #CAF26NewYork, Peter Albrecht & Kwesi Aning explore their potential – and why they are not a solution in themselves. 📖Recommended reading: fbaprodcontent.blob.core.win…

What happens when host-country consent for UN #peaceoperations begins to erode? Ahead of #CAF26NewYork, Prof. @CharlieKwame explores this growing challenge – & how stronger accountability & clearer expectations can sustain consent. 📖 Recommended reading fbaprodcontent.blob.core.win…

6️⃣ days to go – #CAF26NewYork! Leaders, experts & practitioners are gathering to build political momentum for effective & responsible #peaceoperations. 🎤USG Guy Ryder, USG Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Amb. Lewis G. Brown II, Amb. Gregor W. Koessler & many more will be there. Join us!

🇺🇳 When #peaceoperations face growing challenges - dialogue matters more than ever. 🎥 Listen to Challenges Forum Secretariat’s Director @BenoitPylyser & Chair Per Olsson Fridh, DG of FBA, on how next week's #CAF26NewYork can build momentum for more effective peace operations.

Ambition & resources need to match Now is the time for UN leaders & Member States to champion the central role of peace operations. At #CAF26NewYork on 8 Oct, we’ll discuss how to align mandates, political ambition & available resources – for missions ability to deliver on tasks

🤝Peace operations are strongest when built on trust & shared responsibility. How can host countries, the Security Council & #peaceoperations build more equal & politically grounded partnerships – with clearer shared accountability for results? 🔴 Watch live 8 Oct #CAF26NewYork

The UNSG’s review demands a reset of UN #peaceoperations. At our #CAF26NewYork, participants will examine what can realistically be expected of peace operations under current conditions – and how ambitions, mandates and resources can be better aligned. 📍8 October | UN NY

Peace operations remain essential – but face growing political, financial & operational pressure. On 8 October #CAF26NewYork brings Member States, UN leaders & experts together at UN Headquarters to build momentum for stronger, more effective #peaceoperations. 📢Join the debate

SAVE THE DATE - Challenges Annual Forum 2026 📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York 📅 8 October 2026 “Turning the Tide: Building Momentum for #PeaceOperations in a Demanding World.” More information coming soon. #CAF26NewYork

Ahead of UN SG candidate dialogues (21–22 April), we share a joint message: #PeaceOperations are central in uncertain times. Despite setbacks, momentum exists to strengthen and adapt them! The next SG can shape what comes next. Read our 5 priotities 👉 bit.ly/3OhcsxL

Our annual Partners’ Meeting brought partners from across the globe together, with a shared focus on turning the tide for #PeaceOperations. Priorities: deliver the best for less, and reinforce that multilateral solutions remain the most viable path forward 🕊️

🚨 The #CAF25Accra report is out! The report, 'Adapt and Advance: Renewing the Impact of Peace Operations' captures insights from 170+ stakeholders who met in Accra, hosted by the @KaiptcGh, to shape more effective, adaptive #PeaceOperations. Read it 👉bit.ly/3MlJNGB

We extend our sincere appreciation to Ms. @UN_BintouKeita for her steadfast support to our partnership and to more effective UN #PeaceOperations. From tackling mis/disinformation to offering strategic and future-focused insights, her contributions have been invaluable🕊️

Youth perspectives remain essential in shaping the future of #PeaceOperations. This spoken-word performance by Yasmin Omar, Youth Ambassador UNA Sweden & Associate Officer at Challenges Forum, underscored youths’ determination in pursuing peace at #CAF25Accra. 📽️ Watch below!

On November 5th, with @KaiptcGh , we launched the #CAF25Accra Key Takeaways at @UN HQ, hosted by the Missions of 🇸🇪 & 🇬🇭. Discussions focused on doing differently with less: political support, host country engagement, flexible tools & partnerships. 🎥 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1…

📍Nov 6, we together with @ipinst & partners gathered leaders, experts & UN officials for a discussion on “UN Police and the Future of Peace Operations”.Exploring how @UNPOL protects civilians,engages communities, builds capacity & adapts to evolving conflicts & lighter missions.