Every year, the #PBF invests in initiatives that empower women and young people to shape more inclusive and resilient societies.
In 2025, nearly 38% of funding for new initiatives is supporting women’s leadership and youth participation to advance inclusive peacebuilding. #ForAllWomenAndGirls
50+ colleagues and partners. One big conversation. 🌍
The Peacebuilding Fund's Community of Practice kicked off its first virtual session of 2025 with an "Ask Us Anything" with PBF Chief Brian Williams sharing key 2025 highlights and 2026 plans.
More to come. Watch this space. #InvestinPeace #PBF
When women and girls are left out, peace doesn't last.
On #IWD2026, the Peacebuilding & Peace Support Office reaffirms its commitment to equal access to justice, legal protection and fundamental rights for all women and girls.
Rights. Justice. Action #InvestInPeace un.org/en/observanc...
From mission transitions to climate‑security and justice reform, the Justice and Corrections Standing Capacity delivered support across the world in 2025.
Supporting peace, accountability & stronger #RuleOfLaw, the rapidly deployable team shares their highlights: www.un.org/peacebuildin...
Don’t forget to sign up for tomorrow’s launch event of the synthesis on the SDG Coalition Report!
Join the event at 3 pm (CET), 9 am (EST) to learn about 3 pathways towards reducing violence and building a more peaceful society for all🕊️
➡️Register here: sdgsynthesiscoalition.org/events/preve...
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The new synthesis review of the SDG Coalition Report focuses on evidence that can help reduce conflict-related deaths.
Register today for the launch event on February 25th: www.sdgsynthesiscoalition.org/events/preve...
Young Changemakers! 📢📢
We want to hear from YOU.
Share your experiences of peace, security & inclusion.
➡️Scan the QR code & make your voice count. #YouthVoices #YouthPeaceSecurity #YouthLeadPeace
@unfpa.org @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social @undppa.bsky.social
What works to prevent violence and build more peaceful societies?🕊️
On 25 Feb, the “Preventing violence, saving lives” will be launched — synthesizing evidence on advancing #SDG16 through social inclusion, peace processes & safe environments.
➡️ Register: sdgsynthesiscoalition.org/events/preve...
The UN Peacebuilding Fund has approved USD $2.5 million for an initiative in Togo’s northern Savanes region to support peaceful relations 🕊️
With implementing partners @undp.org @iom.int @fao.org, this will strengthen community dialogue and support lasting ways to manage natural resources
Every dollar invested in the Peacebuilding Fund is designed to catalyze more.🕊️
As Brian Williams, the Chief of the UN Peacebuilding Fund branch, explains, #PBF investments are mobilizing tens of millions in additional financing, while putting durable systems in place.
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The PBF has allocated $4.5 million for a peacebuilding initiative in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
The initiative will strengthen preventative capacities and establish inclusive dialogue mechanisms at the transnational, national, and local levels to prevent and manage water-related tension
A new generation is choosing connection over division🕊️
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, thousands of young people are engaging in dialogue and building relationships across communities with #PBF support, transforming narratives and strengthening social trust. #InvestInPeace
“El Fondo para la Consolidación de la Paz es un instrumento único con efectos catalíticos, tanto en el fortalecimiento de las instituciones como en la atracción de inversiones adicionales que contribuyan a que los proyectos tengan cada vez más impacto”
@spainun.bsky.social
The Peacebuilding Fund is improving the quality of engagement with local partners!
This is one of the many findings highlighted in the 2023-2024 synthesis review, showing how the Fund continues to advance its practices to help build long-lasting peace #InvestInPeace
The #PBF continues to deliver meaningful results through its peacebuilding interventions 🕊️🌏
The 2023-2024 synthesis review of the #PBF’s evaluations details how the Fund continues to create transformative change by supporting nationally owned and locally led peacebuilding initiatives #HappeningToday
Bolivia unveils its first-ever Women, Peace, and Security National Action Plan.
For generations, women have carried peace on their shoulders. Today, their leadership is formally recognized.
With support from #PBF, this landmark plan advances decision-making power for women across the country🕊️
“Me ha llamado mucho la atención la capacidad que tiene el Fondo para la Consolidación de la Paz de llegar a las comunidades y a las personas más necesitadas para la consolidación de la paz,”
Dijo la Representante Permanente Adjunta de España ante la ONU, durante la visita a Guatemala en enero.
Disinformation fuels division. Facts build peace. 🕊️
In The Gambia, the Peacebuilding Fund supports 2 initiatives strengthening public trust through journalist training and fact-checking.
The result? FactCheck Gambia - the country’s first-ever national information verification platform.
In CAR, peace starts with healing. With support from the PBF, trauma recovery is becoming the foundation for sustainable reintegration. Through active listening and trauma therapy, ex-combatants and at-risk youth are rebuilding trust and choosing a different path forward.
“The Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund is different from other funds because of its strategic approach, flexible nature, and innovative process to building and sustaining peace,” says Ambassador Ana Jiménez de la Hoz, DPR of @spainun.bsky.social
More than 400 civil society leaders are now better equipped to defend judicial independence, thanks to a #PBF-supported initiative in Guatemala.
Learn more about how the Peacebuilding Fund is strengthening civic oversight: un.org/peacebuildin...
@undp.org @guatemalaonu.bsky.social
"The UN is contributing to creating spaces for dialogue and building institutions during a time that is crucial to Guatemala.” — Gunvor W. Skancke, Head of Section for Prevention and Stability at Noradno, highlighting the impact of the Peacebuilding Fund in Guatemala.
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“The Peacebuilding Fund is unique because it allows different UN agencies to work together towards a culture of peace.” 🕊️
- Désirée Hagenaars, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in San José, Costa Rica.
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We’re pleased to announce a $5M allocation from the Peacebuilding Fund to support locally led peacebuilding in Somalia. Implemented by @undp.org and @unmigration.bsky.social, the programme supports the transition following the drawdown of UNTMIS. #InvestInPeace
“I have seen firsthand how the UN team and its partners, including members of Indigenous communities, are working to ensure peace is not just a word, but a sustained reality,” says Fiona Zeka, FCDO UK, reflecting on her visit with the Peacebuilding Fund to Guatemala last month.
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📢 We are pleased to announce a new $2M allocation from the Peacebuilding Fund to support locally led peacebuilding and recovery in Benghazi and Derna, Libya, expanding economic opportunities for young people and strengthening local peacebuilding committees. #InvestInPeace #PBF
@undp.org @iom.int
“What stood out to me during the #PBF partner visit to Guatemala was the enthusiasm of the local people engaged in the programme, including Indigenous leaders, youth, and women.”
-Masaaki Saito, Director of United Nations Policy within Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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"The Peacebuilding Fund is unique because of its strategic and flexible nature," - Ambassador Ana Jiménez de la Hoz, DPR of the Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations, reflects on what she saw during her visit to Guatemala last month
@spainun.bsky.social
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Nearly $9.5 million in Peacebuilding Fund support in Mauritania is driving impact across three key areas: cross-border water cooperation with Mali and Senegal, women’s leadership in public institutions, and decent, green jobs for young people. #InvestInPeace
@undppa.bsky.social
