Support to the United Nations Department of Political Affairs

This project represents Canada’s support to the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (DPA). The mandate of the DPA is to prevent manage and resolve armed conflict wherever it may occur. By supporting the DPA the project is directly preventing conflict and enhancing the UN’s capacity to manage crises in conflict-affected countries. In particular Canadian funding is allocated to support the Rapid Response mechanism for deploying experts in mediation and peacemaking. This helps the DPA address violent conflict or employ preventative diplomacy to de-escalate emerging tensions as well as respond to and identify signs of emerging crises.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened international peace and security through inclusive prevention mediation and peacebuilding processes; and (2) deepened and broadened partnership within the UN and beyond.